If wholegrains are your priority, choose a loaf that is explicitly labelled wholemeal, then compare the seeds and the texture you prefer. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, multigrain means a loaf contains at least three types of grain; the term alone doesn’t mean it’s wholemeal. Check the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and whether baker’s salt is listed for the specific loaf, too.
You want seeded bread, but you’re also looking for a loaf that’s explicitly labelled wholemeal and comparing the fibre content per 100 g. As the Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains, the term multigrain alone doesn’t tell you enough.
For a more substantial breakfast, you’ll want to focus on the types of seeds and kernels, as well as the shape of the loaf. Then check whether the other ingredients suit your preferences.
You want to be able to check the allergens listed for each loaf and how much salt it contains. If baker’s salt is an important factor in your choice, check whether it’s listed on the label, too.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal base and fibre | Look for the wholemeal label and compare the fibre content per 100 g on the current packaging. | If I want seeds but care most about the grains in my breakfast, I’ll start by choosing a loaf that’s explicitly labelled wholemeal. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this combination of a wholemeal base and fibre. |
| Seeds and texture | Check which seeds or kernels are listed and choose the loaf shape and crust you like. | For a leisurely weekend breakfast, I care more about the bite of the seeds than a particular loaf shape. Around 27% of consumers share this preference. |
| Label information | Read the ingredients and allergen information; compare the salt content per 100 g and check whether baker’s salt is listed, if relevant. | If I need to watch the ingredients or allergens, I want to assess the loaf itself rather than rely on its name. Label information is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Storage and portions | Check the size and the storage and freezing instructions, if provided. | If I only need bread for one or two breakfasts, I want to avoid having lots left over. That’s why around 20% of consumers prioritise size and storage. |
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, multigrain refers to the use of at least three types of grain. The word doesn’t tell you whether the grain base is wholemeal.
If you prefer wholemeal, look for that label first. Then compare the seeds and nutritional information of the loaves you’re considering.
Seeded bread may also contain ingredients or allergens that matter to your choice. The recipe varies from product to product.
Check the ingredients and allergen information, including any warnings about traces, for the specific loaf—even if you’ve bought it before.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that not all bread is made with baker’s salt. So the type of bread or the shop’s name won’t tell you whether your chosen loaf contains iodised baker’s salt.
Check the label if this information matters to your choice.
A large loaf may give you more portions than you need for a single weekend breakfast.
Choose a suitable size, or follow the product’s freezing instructions if you want to save portions for later. Jumbo says that Rond Korn Volkoren can be frozen on the day of purchase.
Albert Heijn describes AH Les Pains Bastille as a wholemeal multiseed bread.
Jumbo offers Rond Korn Volkoren, among other products, described as a wholemeal multigrain bread with seeds and kernels.
PLUS lists Korenlanders Desem Meergranen Boekweit among its multigrain breads.
ALDI describes its Luxe vloerbrood meergranen as a pre-sliced loaf with grains and seeds.
Lidl describes its multigrain bread as a hearty loaf containing grains including wheat, barley and buckwheat.
Dirk’s search results show a range of bread products within and around the multigrain category.
These multigrain breads and baguettes are for anyone choosing mainly by loaf shape, portion size and how they plan their weekend breakfast. If you specifically want a wholemeal base or need to check for allergens, read the label for the variant you choose.
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The pack of two baguettes is a good fit if you’re looking for this size for breakfast. Check the ingredients if a wholemeal base or particular seeds are important to you.
Pack contents according to the product name: 2 baguettes, 300 g in total.
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The pack of two round loaves is an option if you’re looking for bread for more than one breakfast. Choose an amount that suits how much you’ll use, and check the preparation and storage instructions.
Pack contents according to the product name: 2 round loaves of 550 g. Check the label for the wholemeal description and allergen information.
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This multipack is worth considering if you’re planning to serve baguettes at several meals. Eight pieces call for a little thought about how much you need and how you’ll store them.
Pack contents according to the product name: 2 packs of 4 baguettes, each weighing 135 g. Check the label for the grain base and allergen information.
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This single round loaf is a different size from the pack of two. Consider how much bread you need for breakfast and follow this product’s preparation and storage instructions.
Pack contents according to the product name: 1 round loaf of 550 g. Check the label to make sure the grain base and ingredients suit your preferences.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, multigrain bread contains at least three different types of grain, but that doesn’t mean it has an entirely wholemeal grain base. Look specifically for the wholemeal label if that matters to your choice.
No, don’t assume that it is. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that not all bread is made with baker’s salt. Check the ingredients for the specific loaf if you want to know whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed.
No. The terms multigrain and multiseed don’t tell you which allergens a loaf contains. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for the specific loaf, including any warnings about traces.
It depends on the storage instructions for the loaf you choose. Jumbo says that Rond Korn Volkoren can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. For other loaves, follow their own packaging instructions and choose a size that suits the number of people having breakfast.
