Only choose rye bread for a conference buffet once the ingredients list confirms which seeds it contains; a name such as ‘multigrain’ isn’t enough. Check the allergen information too, and make sure the number of slices suits the portions you have planned. Don’t assume that the bread contains added iodine just because it is rye bread: according to the Dutch Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt.
Decide which seeds you want for the conference buffet, make sure you have allergen information for guests, then choose a pack size that suits the portions you have planned.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds and nutritional information | Check which seeds are listed in the current ingredients list. If a fibre claim matters for your menu, check the claim on the packaging. | For a buffet where the seeds are visible, I want to know which seeds the bread contains and what nutritional information I can use; around 33% of consumers put this product choice first. |
| Allergens | Check the allergen information for the bread, as well as for the fillings and toppings. If serving unpackaged food, make sure guests can get information about any allergens present. | When I serve bread with fillings to guests, I want to be able to clearly tell them about any allergens before they eat; this is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Portions and storage | Compare the net weight and number of slices with the serving size you have in mind. Follow the storage instructions for the product you choose. | For a buffet with lots of portions, I want to be able to estimate in advance how many slices I’ll need and how much preparation is involved; around 25% of consumers prioritise portion planning. |
A product name doesn’t tell you which seeds the bread contains. The variety you choose might therefore not match your planned buffet menu.
Check the current ingredients list and note which seeds are listed for each product you choose.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, sellers of unpackaged foods, including caterers, must provide information about any allergens present.
Before serving, make a note of which bread, fillings and toppings will be offered so guests can get the relevant allergen information.
According to the Dutch Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Rye bread therefore doesn’t necessarily contain iodine from this salt.
If this matters for your menu planning, check the ingredients list or ask the baker which salt was used.
The weight doesn’t tell you how many portions you’ll get from the serving size you have in mind. Jumbo lists Van Dijk's Ambachtelijk Fries Roggebrood as containing 10 slices in a 500 g pack, but you’ll still need to make sure it works with your planned toppings.
Check the number of slices and try out the serving size you have in mind before working out how much you need.
Jumbo lists a 500 g Tarwe Roggebrood Mehrkorn; it’s worth looking into if packaging information is important for your buffet planning.
Jumbo lists Van Dijk's Ambachtelijk Fries Roggebrood in a 500 g pack containing 10 slices. This gives you a starting point for planning portions.
Albert Heijn lists TastyBasics Roggebrood as a product range to consider when choosing bread for your buffet.
No, these names don’t confirm which seeds are used. If your buffet needs to include or avoid particular seeds, check the ingredients list on the current packaging and also check the allergen information.
Guests must be able to get information about any allergens in unpackaged foods. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority includes catering in this information requirement, so keep details of the bread, fillings and toppings being served to hand.
No. According to the Dutch Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list on packaged bread, or ask the baker which salt was used for unpackaged bread.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the bread you choose. For Jumbo Tarwe Roggebrood Mehrkorn 500 g, Jumbo recommends a cool, dry, dark place; don’t assume the same advice applies to another product without checking.
