Campers looking for wholemeal flour and fibre
You want to check the ingredients and nutritional information to see which grains, seeds and fibre the bread contains, rather than judging it by its dark colour alone.
Which option is right for you?
Campers with limited storage space
You’re looking for a quantity you can get through during your stay, or you want to be able to freeze portions. Bake-off bread is only an option if you have access to an oven.
Campers who need to check allergens
Read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you’re buying, even if you’ve bought bread with a similar name before. Seeded multigrain bread can contain different gluten-containing cereals and other allergens.
What should you look for when buying?
Wholemeal multigrain bread
Choose this if: wholemeal flour and fibre matter to you, and you can use a whole loaf during your stay or freeze it.
Bear in mind: you’ll need a plan for storing a whole loaf if you’re only staying for a short time.
Fresh multigrain bread
Choose this if: you want bread you can eat straight away, without using an oven.
Bear in mind: buy an amount that suits your meals and check the nutritional information for the variety you choose.
Bake-off multigrain bread
Choose this if: you want to bake the bread just before a meal and have access to an oven.
Bear in mind: check the baking instructions, and don’t assume it’s wholemeal just because of the name.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal flour, fibre and seeds | Check the ingredients for wholemeal flour and seeds; compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information. | If fibre is my main priority, I want to know what’s in the bread, not just see seeds on the outside. Around 33% of consumers put this nutritional choice first. |
| Storage and preparation | Check the storage advice and decide whether you can freeze the bread or use an oven. | For a short stay, I don’t want to be left with a whole loaf, and the preparation needs to suit my campsite. This is the first thing around 42% of consumers consider. |
| Allergens | Read the current allergen information, including any warnings about traces. | If I need to avoid an allergen, I want to check the exact variety before taking bread with me. Around 25% of consumers put this check first. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Confusing multigrain with wholemeal
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, multigrain refers to bread made with several types of grain; the name alone doesn’t mean the bread is made entirely with wholemeal flour.
Check the ingredients and compare the fibre per 100 g if that matters to you.
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Taking a whole loaf without a storage plan
If you’re only eating a few meals at the campsite, you may have fresh bread left over before you’ve had a chance to eat it.
Choose an amount that suits the length of your stay, or divide the bread into portions if you have freezer space, and follow the storage advice.
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Assuming seeded bread is suitable for your allergy
Ingredients vary between varieties. Product information for Jumbo and PLUS breads reviewed lists allergens including gluten-containing cereals, sesame and soya.
Always read the allergen information on the packaging you’re buying, even if the product name looks familiar.
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Assuming the bread’s name means it contains iodised salt
The name multigrain bread doesn’t tell you which salt is used in a particular variety. For example, Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Boeren donker meergranen heel.
If you want to take this into account, check the ingredients on the specific pack rather than relying on the type of bread.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists sunflower and pumpkin seeds, as well as iodised salt, in the product information for AH Boeren donker meergranen heel.
- The product information for this variety lists the seeds it contains.
- Check the ingredients and allergens again for the variety you’re buying; the recipe may change.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes Stevig Meergranen and Rond Korn Volkoren as wholemeal multigrain breads with seeds and kernels.
- You can compare the ingredients and nutritional information for these varieties.
- Both breads mentioned contain gluten-containing cereals; check each variety for other allergens too, including sesame and soya.
Lidl
Lidl sells a multigrain bread with grains and seeds in store.
- An option to look out for in store if you want to take fresh bread with you.
- Check the label in store to assess the ingredients, nutritional value and allergens in the variety you choose.
ALDI
ALDI sells both a half loaf of boeren-volkoren multigrain bread and De Afbakker Baguettes Meergranen.
- ALDI gives an oven baking time of 8–10 minutes for the baguettes.
- The bake-off variety requires an oven; check the packaging of both product types for ingredients and allergens.
PLUS
PLUS sells Korenlanders varieties, including dark wholemeal multigrain bread and light multiseed bread.
- According to PLUS, the dark variety mentioned contains 50% wholemeal wheat flour and can be frozen at home.
- Check the allergens for each variety; the information for the dark loaf won’t necessarily apply to the light multiseed bread.
Dirk
Dirk describes Bakker van der Akker Vloerbrood meergranen heel as a bread made with grains and seeds.
- The product description makes it clear which type of bread you can compare on the shelf.
- Read the packaging to check whether this bread is wholemeal, and to assess its fibre and allergens.
Multigrain bread and rolls at Joybuy
This selection includes multigrain baguettes and round loaves for anyone with access to an oven, as well as rolls in packs of four. Before choosing bread for your camping meals, check the packaging for seeds, wholemeal flour, allergens, and storage or preparation instructions.
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Lekhaven Bakkerij Multigrain Rustic Baguette, 4 × 135 g
The pack of four baguettes makes it easy to portion out bread for camping meals if you have access to an oven.
Check the baking time and preparation instructions on the packaging. If wholemeal flour matters to you, check the ingredients too, and look out for allergens such as sesame.
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Lekhaven Bakkerij Multigrain Country Bread Round, 2 × 550 g
This pack of two round loaves could suit a stay where you can store this quantity and have access to an oven.
Check the storage and baking instructions on the packaging, along with the ingredients for wholemeal flour and the latest allergen information.
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Lekhaven Bakkerij Multigrain Country Bread Round, 550 g
This round loaf is worth considering if you want to take one loaf with you and have access to an oven at the campsite.
Read the storage and preparation instructions on the packaging. Check separately whether the ingredients meet your preference for wholemeal flour and any allergen requirements.
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g'woon Multigrain Rolls, 4 rolls
With four rolls, it’s easy to decide how many to take with you for each meal.
Check the packaging to see which seeds and grains they contain, whether wholemeal flour has been used, and what the latest allergen information says about sesame.
Frequently asked questions
Is multigrain bread automatically wholemeal?
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, multigrain bread is made with at least three types of grain, but the name doesn’t tell you whether the whole grain has been used. Check the ingredients for wholemeal flour and compare the fibre per 100 g if you wish.
How should I store multigrain bread while camping?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging and choose an amount you can use during your stay. If you have access to a freezer, you can portion out the bread in advance if the packaging says it can be frozen.
Can I take bake-off multigrain bread without an oven?
Don’t choose bread that needs baking if you don’t have a suitable oven at the campsite. For example, ALDI gives an oven baking time of 8–10 minutes for De Afbakker Baguettes Meergranen. For other varieties, follow the instructions on their packaging.
Can I choose seeded bread if I have a sesame, soya or gluten allergy?
Only decide by checking the current packaging for the exact variety. Product information for Jumbo and PLUS breads reviewed lists gluten-containing cereals, sesame or soya; a similar product name is no substitute for checking the allergen information.
Does all multigrain bread contain iodised salt?
Don’t assume so based on the name of the bread. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Boeren donker meergranen heel; check the ingredients on the packaging of the bread you’re buying.