Who might be interested in this bread?

Snackers who want extra texture

You’re after a slice of white bread or a roll with seeds for extra texture. The Jumbo and PLUS breads described here include ingredients such as linseed and sunflower seeds; the seeds vary by product.

White bread shoppers comparing fibre

You want to stick with white bread but compare the nutritional information. The Jumbo and PLUS white seeded breads described here list 2.9 g or 4.5 g of fibre per 100 g.

Shoppers with questions about allergens or baker’s salt

You want to know which allergens the bread contains, or whether iodised baker’s salt has been used, before you buy. Check the latest product information: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt is not compulsory.

What should you look for when choosing?

Before choosing a late-night snack, decide whether texture, nutritional information or a smaller portion matters most. Then check the label of the bread you’re considering.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Seeds Check which seeds are listed in the ingredients and look out for allergens such as sesame. I mainly want a white snack with extra texture from seeds. For around 33% of consumers, texture is the most important factor.
Fibre and nutritional information Compare fibre and salt per 100 g, as well as the product description; seeds don’t mean the bread is wholemeal. I want white bread, but I’m choosing between varieties based on their nutritional information. For around 42% of consumers, this comparison comes first.
Portion size and storage Check the weight per item and consider whether you’ll use the rest of a whole loaf later. For one late-night snack, I’d rather not open more bread than I can eat or store. Portion size is the deciding factor for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming visible seeds mean the bread is wholemeal

    Bread can contain seeds and still be described as white bread. Seeds alone don’t tell you how much fibre the bread contains.

    Read the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g. If you prefer wholemeal bread, check that it is actually labelled as wholemeal.

  • Overlooking allergens in the seed mix

    The Jumbo and PLUS white seeded breads described here contain ingredients such as cereals containing gluten or sesame; Jumbo Boeren Licht Meerzaden also contains soya.

    For packaged bread, read the latest label. For unpackaged bread, ask about allergen information before buying.

  • Assuming every loaf contains iodised baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using iodised baker’s salt is not compulsory. Its presence therefore varies from one loaf to another.

    If this matters to your choice, check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or an indication that iodised salt has been used.

  • Opening a whole loaf for one snack

    If you only want one portion, you could be left with most of a whole loaf.

    Consider choosing a single roll, or freeze the rest of a loaf in portions. Don’t eat bread if it has gone mouldy.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo describes both Boeren Licht Meerzaden and Rond Spelt Wit as white bread with seeds.

  • Boeren Licht Meerzaden lists linseed, sunflower seeds, sesame and 2.9 g of fibre per 100 g; Rond Spelt Wit lists 4.5 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Check the allergens for each loaf: Boeren Licht Meerzaden contains ingredients such as wheat, soya and sesame.

PLUS

The PLUS Rustiek meerzadenbroodje wit is a single 90 g roll with toasted seeds.

  • PLUS lists ingredients such as linseed, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and sesame, and 4.5 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The ingredients include wheat, rye and sesame; also check the latest information about the possible presence of other allergens.

ALDI

ALDI lists Bakkersgoud Rustiek licht meerzaden among the freshly baked products available in stores with an in-store bakery.

  • The product name gives you a useful starting point if you’re looking for light seeded bread in one of these stores.
  • Before comparing it with another product, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the bread you’ve chosen.

Lidl

Lidl provides ingredients and allergen information for its freshly baked bread range.

  • This information helps you check the details of a specific freshly baked loaf.
  • Check each product to see whether it’s seeded white bread and what nutritional information applies.

Dirk

Dirk lists white bread and separate seeded and sunflower seed products in its online range.

  • The product names can help you search specifically for bread with seeds.
  • Not every white bread in the range is seeded white bread, so check the description and ingredients of the product you choose.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Is seeded white bread automatically wholemeal?

No. Seeds can also be added to white bread. Read the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g if this matters to your choice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible.

Does bread in the Netherlands always contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using iodised baker’s salt is not compulsory. Check the ingredients list of the bread you want to buy for baker’s salt or an indication that iodised salt has been used.

How can I check allergens in seeded white bread?

For packaged bread, read the latest allergen information. For unpackaged bread, ask the seller before buying; according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, sellers must inform customers about any allergens present. The breads described here contain ingredients such as cereals containing gluten or sesame, and some also contain soya.

What should I choose if I only want one late-night snack?

A single roll is ideal for one portion, so you don’t have to open a whole loaf; the PLUS Rustiek meerzadenbroodje wit weighs 90 g. If you’d rather buy a whole loaf, you can freeze any leftover bread in portions.