Who might be interested in seeded toast?

For toppings and dips

You’re looking for a crunchy base for a snack to serve with drinks as part of a small top-up shop. Jumbo’s product descriptions for melba toast suggest using it with toppings or dips.

If you compare fibre content

You want to choose an option with a clear wholegrain base, so you check the fibre per 100 g. Van der Meulen Melba Wholegrain Toast, listed by Jumbo, contains 9.7 g of fibre per 100 g.

If you check the ingredients

Your choice depends on sesame, cereals containing gluten, soya or other ingredients. If so, check the exact packaging: the sesame toasts reviewed also list other allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re looking for melba toast or would also consider a cracker. Then compare the nutritional information. If the ingredients or allergens are key, check the current label first.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Crunchy seeded base Check the product shape and stated seed content if flavour and texture are your priorities. For toppings or a dip, I want a crunchy toast that works well with drinks and nibbles. For around 50% of consumers, this kind of base is the main priority when choosing.
Wholegrain and fibre Compare the fibre per 100 g and check which flour is listed in the ingredients. At lunchtime, I want to be able to tell whether my toast has a wholegrain base, rather than relying on a multigrain name alone. Around 30% of consumers make this their top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I only choose a product after reading its label. This check comes first for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘with seeds’ means ‘wholegrain’

    A mention of sesame doesn’t tell you how much wholegrain the toast contains. The Van der Meulen sesame varieties listed by Jumbo range from 5.0 to 9.7 g of fibre per 100 g.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and read the ingredients list if a wholegrain base is your main criterion.

  • Overlooking allergens other than sesame

    The sesame toasts listed by Jumbo and Albert Heijn also include ingredients such as wheat, barley, rye or soya. The product name alone isn’t enough to tell whether an option meets your requirements.

    Read the full allergen information on the current packaging, even if you’ve bought the product before.

  • Assuming multigrain means entirely wholegrain

    Van der Meulen Melba Multigrain Toast, listed by Jumbo, contains 45% wholemeal wheat flour alongside other cereal ingredients. So ‘multigrain’ alone doesn’t tell you the overall wholegrain content.

    Check the stated wholegrain content and fibre per 100 g if the type of grain is what determines your choice.

  • Assuming online listings mean a product is always available

    A product listing doesn’t necessarily tell you where an item is currently available to buy. For example, Lidl lists its Melba toast as available in store only.

    Choose the type of product you want first, then check its current availability at the shop where you do your food shopping.

Brands to consider

Van der Meulen (Melba)

Jumbo’s product listings offer a useful starting point for comparing sesame, multigrain and wholegrain melba toast in this range.

  • Jumbo lists 5.0, 7.5 and 9.7 g of fibre per 100 g for the sesame, multigrain and wholegrain varieties mentioned, respectively.
  • The varieties reviewed contain sesame and list other allergens too, so always check the specific product you choose.

Albert Heijn

AH Organic Melba Toast with Sesame Seeds is a melba toast option sold in a 100 g pack.

  • Albert Heijn lists 7% sesame seeds and describes this option as organic, vegan and lactose-free.
  • According to the product information, this option also contains other allergens. Albert Heijn recommends checking the current label, as online product information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo has product listings for several Van der Meulen melba toasts with sesame.

  • The listings make it possible to compare the ingredients and nutritional information of these varieties.
  • A listing for Jumbo Party Toast with Sesame stated that this own-brand option was no longer part of the online range. Check the current availability of the variety you want to buy.

Bolletje

Bolletje Multiseed Crispbread is an alternative if crispbread works better for you than melba toast.

  • Bolletje lists sesame seeds, linseeds, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds among its ingredients.
  • Crispbread isn’t melba toast, and its shape may be less suitable if you specifically want small toast slices for dipping.

Lidl

Lidl lists Melba toast in a 240 g pack as an in-store product.

  • The in-store listing may be useful if you’re looking for a basic melba toast.
  • Check the packaging before choosing it if seeds, fibre or specific ingredients matter to you.

ALDI (Sun Snacks)

ALDI lists Sun Snacks Melba Toast Natural in a 240 g pack.

  • This is a separate plain option to consider if you don’t need sesame toast.
  • Don’t assume this plain option contains seeds; check the packaging for ingredients and allergens.

Crackers as an alternative on Joybuy

These products are sesame crackers, not melba toast. They may suit a small top-up shop if a cracker for toppings or as a snack meets your needs too.

Pack of Wasa Thin Crisp Sesame, 190 g

Wasa Thin Crisp Sesame, 190 g

A sesame cracker to consider if you don’t specifically need melba toast for toppings. The pack contains 190 g; check the current label for fibre content if that will influence your choice.

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Pack of g'woon Crispbread Sesame, 5 pieces

g'woon Crispbread Sesame, 5 stuks

A sesame crispbread to consider if you’re happy with a different shape from melba toast for a small snack or for toppings. The pack contains 5 pieces; for a fibre comparison, check the value per 100 g or per serving on the label.

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Frequently asked questions

Is sesame toast suitable if I need to avoid sesame or gluten?

The sesame toasts mentioned here aren’t suitable if you need to avoid sesame: their product information lists sesame and also mentions cereals containing gluten. Check the current label for the exact variety every time you buy it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be clearly indicated in the ingredients list.

Is multigrain melba toast automatically entirely wholegrain?

No. Van der Meulen Melba Multigrain Toast, listed by Jumbo, contains 45% wholemeal wheat flour and 7.5 g of fibre per 100 g. The listed wholegrain sesame variety is made with wholemeal wheat flour as its base and contains 9.7 g of fibre per 100 g. Read the ingredients and compare like for like in the nutritional information.

Does all Dutch toast contain iodine because of baker’s salt?

You can’t tell this from the word ‘salt’ on an individual toast label. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that iodine compounds may be present in bakery products through baker’s salt. Check the product-specific information if the type of salt used matters to you.

How should I store melba toast after opening?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For AH Organic Melba Toast with Sesame Seeds, Albert Heijn says to store the toast in a sealed tin after opening.