Who is this type of bread right for?

Anyone sharing bread with dips and small dishes

You want to put bread on the table for guests to help themselves to. A white seeded baguette, such as the Steenoven baguette meergranen described by Lidl, offers a different shape from a sliced loaf.

Anyone serving topped slices

You’re looking for sliceable white bread with seeds to pair with different toppings. Compare the shape of the loaf and the seed mix. If nutritional values matter to you, check the fibre and salt per 100 g.

Anyone checking allergens for guests

Before buying, you want to check which cereals containing gluten and other relevant allergens the bread contains or may contain. Check the latest allergen information for the specific product.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Shape and texture Choose between a baguette and a whole or half loaf; check which seeds and kernels are listed. When I put bread on the table with dips and small dishes, I want to share it in pieces rather than make topped slices. For around 42% of consumers, this easy-to-share shape comes first.
Type of bread and nutritional information Read the product description and compare fibre and salt per 100 g. For topped dishes, I want to choose seeded white bread without mistaking the visible seeds for wholemeal. Around 33% of consumers say this combination of bread type and nutritional information is their priority.
Allergens Check both the allergens present and any warnings about possible traces. For unpackaged bread, ask for the allergen information. When I’m buying bread for several guests, I first need to know whether it contains or may contain any allergens relevant to them. For around 25% of consumers, this is their first priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mixed seeds’ means ‘wholemeal’

    A seeded crust or several types of grain don’t automatically make bread wholemeal. The name alone also doesn’t tell you how much fibre the product contains.

    Read the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g if it matters to your choice.

  • Only checking for wheat when looking at allergens

    As well as cereals containing gluten, the white seeded breads we looked at may contain other allergens. For example, Jumbo lists soya and sesame for Jumbo Boeren Licht Meerzaden.

    Check the information about allergens present as well as possible traces. For unpackaged bread, ask for the allergen information before buying.

  • Assuming a product page means it’s in stock locally

    A bread listed in a range may not be available at your chosen shop when you’re planning your meal.

    Check availability at your local store or delivery location before choosing a specific loaf for your menu.

Brands and products to consider

Albert Heijn

AH Les Pains Triomphe half is a white seeded loaf for anyone looking for a half loaf.

  • Albert Heijn lists sunflower seeds, linseed and pumpkin seeds, among other ingredients, as well as nutritional information and freezing advice.
  • The bread contains wheat, soya, barley and rye, and may contain milk, sesame and lactose. Check the packaging when you buy it.

Jumbo

Jumbo Boeren Licht Meerzaden is described as a whole white wheat loaf with seeds and kernels.

  • Jumbo lists 2.9 g of fibre and 1.02 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The product contains wheat, soya and sesame; also check warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

Lidl

Lidl describes Steenoven baguette meergranen as a white multigrain baguette with kernels and seeds.

  • A baguette is a good option if you want to serve the bread in pieces with dips or small dishes.
  • Check the latest nutritional and allergen information for this baguette before buying.

ALDI

Bakkersgoud Rustiek Licht Meerzaden is a partially sliced loaf with a seeded crust, for anyone not looking for white bread alone.

  • The partially sliced loaf is an alternative to a whole, unsliced loaf for sharing.
  • Don’t rely on the name if you specifically need white bread; check the product description, ingredients and allergens.

PLUS

PLUS Korenlanders Rustiek Vloerbrood Wit Meerzaden 1/2 is a half white seeded artisan loaf.

  • PLUS lists sunflower seeds, linseed and sesame, among other ingredients, as well as 3.2 g of fibre and 1.09 g of salt per 100 g.
  • Check availability at your chosen store and read the latest allergen information.

Dirk

Bakker van der Akker Boeren Meerzaden Heel is a brown wheat loaf with seeds, not a white bread option.

  • It’s a seeded option if brown bread also suits your menu.
  • Don’t choose it as a substitute if white bread is a requirement; also check the latest ingredients and allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

Is white seeded bread the same as wholemeal bread?

No. Seeds or several types of grain don’t automatically make white bread wholemeal. Read the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g if that value matters to your choice.

Which allergens should I check in seeded bread?

Check the allergen information for the specific bread for cereals containing gluten and any other allergens relevant to your guests, which may include sesame, soya, milk or lupin. Also check for warnings about possible traces. For unpackaged bread, ask for the allergen information before buying.

Should I look for iodised salt in Dutch bread?

If iodised salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients of the bread you want to buy. Albert Heijn lists reduced-sodium iodised sea salt for AH Les Pains Triomphe half; this tells you nothing about the ingredients of other breads.

How should I store white seeded bread for a dinner party?

Follow the storage instructions for the bread you buy. Albert Heijn says that AH Les Pains Triomphe half can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to another loaf.