Which option suits you?

If you’re looking for wholemeal flour and fibre

With pea soup, look for a roll whose ingredients and nutritional information tell you more than just the name ‘multigrain’. Compare the proportion of wholemeal flour and the fibre per 100 g.

If you want a seed-studded texture with your soup

You might prefer a roll with visible seeds for a different texture alongside your smooth soup. Check which seeds it contains and read the allergen information.

If you need to avoid certain ingredients

The ingredients list is your first filter. A multiseed or sourdough roll isn’t automatically gluten-free, and even a gluten-free version may contain sesame.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide whether the type of bread, the seed texture or an ingredient you need to avoid will determine your choice. Then check that the pack size and baking time suit when you plan to serve the pea soup.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal flour and fibre Check the proportion of wholemeal flour in the ingredients and compare the fibre per 100 g. If I mainly want a roll with a clear wholegrain base to go with my soup, I won’t let the name ‘multigrain’ make the decision for me. For around 29% of consumers, wholemeal flour and fibre come first.
Seeds and texture Check which seeds have been added; don’t assume the bread is wholegrain just because you can see seeds on it. With a bowl of smooth pea soup, I want a roll that offers a different texture. That seed texture is the main reason for choosing one for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information separately, even on a product labelled gluten-free. If I need to avoid gluten, wheat or sesame, that determines which rolls I can consider. For around 21% of consumers, avoiding a particular ingredient is the deciding factor.
Baking time and pack size Compare the number of rolls and follow the preparation method and baking time on the pack you choose. I want the rolls to be ready when the pea soup is on the table, and the pack size to suit the number of people eating. For around 21% of consumers, convenience comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘multiseed’ or ‘multigrain’ means ‘wholegrain’

    Seeds or a mix of grains don’t automatically mean that wholemeal flour is the main ingredient. The Dutch Nutrition Centre describes multigrain bread as bread made with at least three types of grain; the types of flour used are listed on the label.

    Compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g. PLUS lists 56% wholemeal wheat flour and 7 g of fibre per 100 g for its Pistolets meergranen; Jumbo describes its Pistolet Meerzaden as white wheat bread with seeds.

  • Choosing seeds without checking the allergens

    A seeded roll may contain sesame. A roll labelled gluten-free isn’t automatically free from other ingredients you want to avoid either: PLUS’s gluten-free multiseed roll contains sesame.

    Check both the ingredients and any statements such as ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ on the pack you buy.

  • Assuming every roll contains iodised salt

    According to the Dutch Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So the name of the bread won’t tell you whether iodised salt has been used in a particular roll.

    Look for ‘iodised salt’ or ‘baker’s salt’ in the ingredients, or ask about the ingredients if you’re buying unpackaged bread.

  • Assuming an old product page means a product is still available

    A roll described on a product page may no longer be part of the current range. The product page for AH Desem pistolet bruin meerzaden stated that the product had been discontinued.

    When you shop, check which version is actually available and read the ingredients on the current packaging.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo Pistolet Meerzaden is an option if you’re specifically looking for linseed and poppy seeds to go with your pea soup.

  • The product information describes a pack of four part-baked rolls and lists 5.7 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • It’s white wheat bread with seeds, not a roll described as having a wholegrain base. Also check the allergen information, including the warning that it may contain sesame.

PLUS

PLUS offers standard multigrain rolls, a sourdough version and a separate gluten-free multiseed option.

  • The standard PLUS Pistolets meergranen list 56% wholemeal wheat flour, 7 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt.
  • The gluten-free multiseed version contains sesame. Compare the ingredients and nutritional information for each version rather than assuming the standard rolls have the same characteristics.

Albert Heijn

AH Desem pistolet bruin meerzaden shows the combination of sourdough, seeds and kernels you may find in this type of bread.

  • The product description listed sesame, sunflower seeds, linseed and poppy seeds, among other ingredients.
  • Albert Heijn marked this roll as discontinued. Check which products are currently available.

Dirk

Dirk describes a rustic multigrain roll in a pack of four that needs to be baked before serving.

  • The listed pack weight is 300 g.
  • If particular seeds, the proportion of wholemeal flour or allergens will determine your choice, read the ingredients and nutritional information on the pack.

ALDI

The ALDI product described is a white roll sold individually, for anyone looking for a simple bread roll to go with soup.

  • Buying rolls individually can help you get the number you need.
  • A white roll isn’t necessarily a multiseed or wholegrain roll; check the product name and ingredients if you specifically want seeds.

Lidl

The Lidl product described is a white roll. If you’re looking for a seed-studded texture, assess any seeded version separately.

  • A white roll is a familiar choice if you’re not looking for particular seeds.
  • If you choose a different Lidl version, check the packaging rather than assuming it contains added seeds or has a wholegrain base.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Is a multigrain roll automatically wholegrain?

No. According to the Dutch Nutrition Centre, ‘multigrain’ means that bread contains at least three different types of grain. If you want a roll with a wholegrain base, check which flours are listed in the ingredients and compare the fibre per 100 g.

Does every roll contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. The Dutch Nutrition Centre says bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list for the roll you’ve chosen to see whether it mentions ‘iodised salt’ or ‘baker’s salt’.

When should I bake rolls to serve with pea soup?

Follow the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and time the baking so the rolls are ready when you serve the soup. For the multigrain rolls described, PLUS recommends four minutes in a preheated air fryer at 200 °C; Jumbo recommends 10–12 minutes in an oven at 200 °C for its Pistolet Meerzaden.

Are seeded rolls automatically gluten-free?

No. Seeds don’t tell you whether the other ingredients contain gluten. If you need to avoid gluten, check that the product is explicitly labelled gluten-free and read its ingredients. Also check separately for sesame and any other seeds you need to avoid.