If you want to order seeded rye bread online, don’t choose based on a name such as Mehrkorn or Waldkorn alone. Check which seeds are actually listed in the ingredients. Then compare fibre and salt per 100 g, read the allergen information and check whether that particular variety can be ordered for your address.
If you’re looking for a noticeable seeded texture, look beyond the product name. For example, the ingredients lists for the Jumbo and Soma varieties mentioned here include linseed or sunflower seeds; only some products also state the percentage.
If fibre is one of your deciding factors, compare the nutritional information per 100 g. Also check separately whether wholegrain rye is listed in the ingredients: the word ‘multigrain’ doesn’t tell you that.
If you need to avoid certain ingredients or keep an eye on your salt intake, the up-to-date ingredients list, allergen information and nutritional details are more useful than a bread name or product photo.
Start with the seeds in the ingredients list. Then compare the nutritional information and check the allergens and delivery options for your address before ordering.
| What to look for | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds and texture | Look for seeds in the ingredients list. If the quantity matters to you, check whether the percentage is given. | I want a noticeable seeded texture and to know which seeds are actually in the bread. This is the deciding factor for around 43% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information | Compare fibre and salt per 100 g, and check whether wholegrain rye is listed in the ingredients. | When comparing breads, I want to weigh up fibre, salt and types of grain on the same basis. This comparison is the main priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Allergens and ordering | Read the latest allergen information and check whether you can add your chosen variety to your basket for delivery to your address. | I want to know whether the ingredients are suitable for me and whether I can have this particular bread delivered. This is the top priority for around 28% of consumers. |
A name referring to several grains doesn’t tell you which seeds have been added. You may end up with a different texture from the one you expected.
Check the ingredients list for specific items such as linseed or sunflower seeds. If the quantity matters to you, compare the stated percentage too.
The breads mentioned also differ in their salt content. Comparing fibre alone means overlooking another relevant difference.
Check both values per 100 g, so different portion sizes and pack sizes don’t distort the comparison.
An online listing doesn’t mean the bread can be delivered to your home: Lidl says its listed rye bread is available in-store only.
Check the ordering options for your postcode and see whether you can add the variety you want to your basket.
PLUS says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. This is especially important if you need to avoid an ingredient.
Read the latest product information before ordering and check the packaging when your order arrives.
The online rye bread category includes products such as Soma Waldkorn and AH Mehrkorn.
Jumbo Tarwe Roggebrood Mehrkorn 500 g lists brown linseed and sunflower seeds.
The online rye bread category includes products such as Soma Waldkorn and Soma Rheinländer.
Lidl lists 500 g rye bread in wholemeal and Westphalian varieties.
Search results include rye bread from brands such as Van Dijk's, Soma and Bolletje.
ALDI lists FINEST BAKERY Roggebrood 500 g.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, multigrain bread contains at least three types of grain. That doesn’t tell you which seeds have been added. Look for specific ingredients such as linseed or sunflower seeds.
The seeded varieties mentioned list cereals containing gluten, including rye and wheat. If you need to avoid gluten, don’t rely on the bread’s name: read the latest ingredients and allergen information for the specific product.
No, the type of bread alone doesn’t tell you that. The Commodities Act Decree on the Addition of Micronutrients to Foods defines baker’s salt as iodised table salt used in bread-making. Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt in the rye bread you choose.
Check the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and ordering options for your chosen variety. PLUS notes that product information can change, so check the packaging too when your bread is delivered.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. The product information from Jumbo and PLUS mentioned here recommends storing the bread in a cool, dry, dark place.
