Who is this bread for?

Anyone who regularly takes wholemeal bread with them

You often prepare a campus lunch and want to check the wholemeal labelling and fibre content, rather than relying on a dark colour or visible seeds.

Anyone looking for bread with seeds and kernels

You choose bread for the texture of its seeds and kernels, and check the packaging to see which ingredients and allergens apply to your loaf.

Anyone buying for one lunch or several days

You weigh up an individual roll or triangle against a half or whole loaf that you can portion out for several lunches.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide what matters most for your campus lunch: the bread base, the seeds, a convenient size to take with you, or availability. Then compare the information for the exact product variety.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal base and fibre Look for an explicit wholemeal label and compare the fibre per 100 g for the same product variety. I want to recognise the bread base for my regular lunch and compare the stated fibre content. This is the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Seeds and allergens Read which seeds have been added and check the allergen information on the current packaging. If I choose bread for its kernels, I want to know which ingredients are in my variety. This is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers.
Size and storage Choose between an individual portion and a half or whole loaf; follow the storage instructions for that product. For today, I want to be able to take a roll with me, while for several lunches I want to prepare portions in advance. This convenience matters most to around 21% of consumers.
Store availability Check whether the variety you want is available at your local shop or in your delivery area. I want to be able to buy the bread from a shop I can get to. Availability is the deciding factor for around 14% of consumers.

Common pitfalls

  • Confusing seeds with a wholemeal base

    Bread made with several grains and visible kernels isn’t necessarily wholemeal. According to the Voedingscentrum, the term multigrain refers to the use of different types of grain; it doesn’t, by itself, mean that the bread is wholemeal.

    Look for an explicit wholemeal label on the variety you’ve chosen, then compare the fibre per 100 g.

  • Checking for allergens only after buying

    Seeded bread may contain sesame, for example, and the grains and other ingredients used vary between varieties. If you have a food allergy, the Voedingscentrum says allergen information is important when choosing what to eat.

    Read the current packaging for the exact loaf, or ask the shop for allergen information if the bread is sold loose.

  • Assuming every loaf contains iodised salt

    The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes the addition of iodine through bakers’ salt as an allowed method, not a feature of every individual loaf.

    If the type of salt used is important to your choice, check the ingredients list for bakers’ salt or iodised salt, or ask the shop if the bread is sold loose.

Brands to consider

These ranges include both loaves for several lunches and individual lunch-sized options. Always check the information for the specific loaf: the features of one variety don’t necessarily apply to other breads from the same brand.

Albert Heijn

Its range includes, among other options, a half loaf of wholemeal multiseed bread.

  • AH Les Pains Boulogne half loaf lists 8,3 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised sea salt.
  • Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change. Always check the packaging of the loaf you buy.

Jumbo

Its range includes wholemeal multigrain breads with kernels and seeds, including whole and half loaves.

  • Jumbo Stevig Meergranen lists 8,6 g of fibre and 0,96 g of salt per 100 g; Jumbo Boeren Donker Volkoren Meergranen half loaf lists 8,0 g and 0,98 g per 100 g, respectively.
  • Check the allergens and size of the variety you choose; the two loaves don’t have the same product information.

PLUS

Its range includes Korenlanders Licht Meerzaden, a whole brown multigrain loaf with seeds and kernels.

  • This variety lists sunflower seeds, linseeds and sesame among its ingredients, as well as 5,5 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The ingredients information lists wheat, barley, spelt, soya and sesame. If you have an allergy, check the rest of the information on the current packaging too.

Dirk

Its range includes both multigrain rolls for an individual lunch and a whole multigrain hearth loaf.

  • Dirk describes the grains, seeds or kernels in the rolls and hearth loaf mentioned.
  • For the variety you choose, check the wholemeal labelling, nutritional information and allergens on the packaging or with the shop.

ALDI

Its freshly baked daily range includes multigrain bread and a wholemeal multigrain farmhouse variety.

  • ALDI describes its multigrain baguette as bread with seeds and kernels.
  • Don’t assume the wholemeal label for one variety applies to another; check the label on the loaf you choose.

Lidl

Its freshly baked range includes multigrain bread.

  • Lidl provides separate information about the ingredients and allergens in its freshly baked bread.
  • Check the details for the specific variety at your local store before choosing based on fibre, salt or allergens.

Bread for a lunch prepared in advance

This round Joybuy loaf is suited to a lunch you prepare in advance. Allow time to defrost and bake it before taking it with you; check the current packaging for its wholemeal status and nutritional information.

Lekhaven Bakkerij Multigrain Country Bread Round 550 g

Lekhaven Bakkerij Multigrain Country Bread Round 550 g

A round loaf for anyone who wants to prepare their campus lunch in advance.

Weight: 550 g. The bread needs to be defrosted, baked and cooled before use; follow the baking time on the packaging.

Looking specifically for wholemeal multigrain bread, or comparing fibre per 100 g? Check the product description and nutritional information for this variety. Read the current allergen information too.

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Frequently asked questions

Is multigrain bread automatically wholemeal?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, multigrain bread is made with at least three different types of grain; that doesn’t mean it’s wholemeal. Look for an explicit wholemeal label on the exact variety.

Do visible seeds mean a loaf contains more fibre?

Not necessarily. Compare the stated fibre per 100 g of the breads you’re considering. For example, the product information for PLUS Korenlanders Licht Meerzaden lists 5,5 g per 100 g, while Jumbo Stevig Meergranen lists 8,6 g per 100 g. Consider the bread base and other ingredients too.

Does Dutch multigrain bread always contain iodine?

Don’t assume it does. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes the addition of iodine through bakers’ salt as an allowed method, but this doesn’t confirm which salt has been used in your loaf. Check the ingredients list or ask the shop if the bread is sold loose.

Which allergens should I check in seeded bread?

Check the full allergen information for the exact variety, including the gluten-containing grains used and any sesame or soya. Ingredients vary between loaves, so check the warnings on the current packaging too, or ask the shop for information if the bread is sold loose.

How should I store bread for several campus lunches?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. The Voedingscentrum recommends freezing bread in portions as soon as you buy it, then taking out what you need each day. If you’re buying bake-off bread, allow time to prepare it before you leave too.