Anyone putting together a King’s Day spread in a hurry
If you’re making lots of filled sandwiches or toasties, pre-sliced bread saves you a step. Just check that the half or whole loaf you choose is actually sliced.
Who is pre-sliced white bread handy for?
Smaller gatherings
If you’re serving several types of bread, a half loaf of white bread may be a better fit for the amount you expect to use. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, any leftover slices can be frozen in portions as soon as you’ve bought them.
Anyone who wants to check the label
If ingredients, allergens or baker’s salt matter to your choice, check the label on packaged bread. For unpackaged bread, ask for the product information before you buy.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you want to serve bread for your King’s Day spread without having to slice it yourself. Then compare the product information and choose an amount that suits your plans.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sliced bread | Look for the word ‘sliced’ on the packaging or shelf label and, if possible, check that the slices are suitable for your fillings or toasties. | If I’m making lots of sandwiches at once, I don’t want to stop and slice the bread myself. This convenience is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Label and bread choice | Read the ingredients and allergen information on packaged bread. For unpackaged bread, ask about allergens and, if relevant, baker’s salt. | When ingredients or allergens are a deciding factor for me, I want to be able to check them before buying. This information takes priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Amount and storage | Choose a half or whole loaf depending on how many people you’re feeding and what other types of bread you’re serving; freeze any unused slices in portions straight away. | If I’m serving other bread too, I don’t want to be left with more white bread than I’ll use. Around 25% of consumers give this the most consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘medium sliced’ means a standard slice thickness
A search term doesn’t confirm how thick the slices of a particular loaf are. White bread ranges from retailers including Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS also use terms to describe the loaf shape and size.
Check whether the bread is sold pre-sliced and, if possible, look at the slices before choosing it for sandwiches or toasties.
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Assuming all white bread contains baker’s salt
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, not all bread is made with baker’s salt. So the type of bread alone won’t tell you which kind of salt has been used.
Read the ingredients list on packaged bread or, if the type of salt matters to your choice, ask which salt has been used in unpackaged bread.
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Buying a whole loaf without a plan for the leftovers
If you’re serving several types of bread, you may have slices left over. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing any bread you won’t use straight away in portions as soon as you’ve bought it.
Choose a half or whole loaf based on how much you expect to need, and set aside any slices you’d like to use later for freezing.
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Assuming you know the allergens from the name ‘white bread’
A bread’s name is no substitute for product-specific allergen information. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, this information is shown on the label of pre-packed bread.
Check the label on packaged bread and ask about allergen information for unpackaged bread before you buy it.
Brands with relevant white bread options
These supermarket ranges give you a starting point for comparing loaf shapes and sizes. Check separately whether the particular loaf you choose is sliced.
Albert Heijn
The white bread range includes square loaves, tiger bread and other white loaves.
- Half and whole sizes are available to compare.
- Check the slices for each loaf and whether it’s available online or in-store only.
Jumbo
The white bread range includes half loaves of square white bread and white toastie bread.
- The dedicated toastie variety is handy if you’re mainly making toasties.
- Still check the slices and ingredients of the loaf you choose.
Lidl
Lidl lists white bread in its range; the white bread option shown is available in-store only.
- The product listing specifies an 800 g loaf.
- Check in-store whether the bread is sliced and suits the portions you want to make.
Aldi
The fresh daily bread range includes white loaves in half and whole sizes.
- You can choose a size to suit the amount you expect to need.
- Check the packaging or ask in-store whether your chosen loaf is pre-sliced.
PLUS
The white bread range includes square white and farmhouse white loaves, including half loaves.
- There are different loaf shapes and sizes to compare.
- Check the information for the loaf you choose to confirm the slice thickness and ingredients.
Dirk
The bread range includes Bakker van der Akker square white bread in half and whole sizes.
- The two sizes give you options for different quantities.
- Check whether each loaf is sliced and what thickness the slices are.
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Frequently asked questions
Does white bread always contain baker’s salt?
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, not all bread is made with baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list on packaged bread or ask which salt has been used in unpackaged bread if this matters to your choice.
Where can I find allergen information for white bread?
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed white bread is shown on the label. For unpackaged bread, ask the shop assistant before buying where you can find the information for that particular loaf.
What should I do with white bread left over after King’s Day?
It’s best to freeze any slices you won’t use straight away in portions as soon as you’ve bought them, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. That way, you can take only the amount you need out of the freezer later.
Should I choose white bread for King’s Day, or serve another type as well?
White bread can work well for the sandwiches or toasties you’re planning to serve. Include another type of bread if you’d like to offer your guests a choice. If you’re also thinking about your everyday bread choices, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that white bread contains fewer nutrients and isn’t included in the Wheel of Five.