Which option works best for you?

Picnickers who want to eat straight away

If you’re shopping shortly before you leave and want to eat without using an oven, a fresh roll bought individually will fit your plans.

Groups preparing at home

If you need several rolls, you could choose a pack of bake-at-home rolls, as long as you have time to bake and cool them before you leave.

Shoppers comparing ingredients

If you’re looking at wholemeal, seeds, nutritional values or allergens, the details for the specific product are more useful than the word ‘sourdough’ alone.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to eat the rolls straight away or can bake them at home. Then compare the packaging and ingredients of the option that suits your picnic.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Ready to eat straight away Check whether the roll is fresh and ready to serve or still needs baking. If I’m buying bread just before the picnic, I want to eat without needing an oven. Around 33% of consumers prioritise being able to eat it straight away.
Preparing for a group Compare the number of rolls and the oven instructions; allow time for them to cool, too. For a picnic with several people, I want to prepare all the rolls at home at the same time. Around 27% of consumers give this preparation top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen option; compare fibre and salt per 100 g if you wish. I want to know which grains or seeds are in my roll and whether it suits my ingredient preferences. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers.
Taking chilled fillings with you Pack fillings that are normally kept chilled in a cool bag and follow the storage advice from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. If I’m filling my rolls, I want the chilled fillings to stay properly stored while we’re on the way. This matters most to around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Taking ‘sourdough’ as proof of an artisan method

    Terms such as ‘sourdough’, ‘made with sourdough’ and ‘made with wheat sourdough’ don’t automatically tell you how much sourdough was used or how long the dough fermented.

    Compare the ingredients and any specific information about how the particular roll you want to buy was made.

  • Overlooking allergens in a different variety

    A wholemeal or seeded variety may contain different grains and seeds from a white roll. What you bought before doesn’t necessarily tell you what’s in the variety you’re buying now.

    Check the up-to-date allergen information on the packaging of your chosen variety.

  • Taking chilled fillings with you unrefrigerated

    If you’re making filled rolls, fillings that are normally kept in the fridge need particular care during transport and at the picnic.

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using a cool bag and throwing away products that are normally kept chilled if they have been left unrefrigerated for more than two hours.

  • Assuming every roll contains iodised salt

    Albert Heijn’s wholemeal sourdough roll lists iodised salt, but the ingredients in that variety don’t tell you anything about other rolls.

    Check the ingredients of the roll you’re buying if the type of salt used matters to you.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Sells fresh sourdough rolls individually, including a wholemeal variety and an organic seeded variety.

  • The product information for these varieties lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • Check the current label when you buy: Albert Heijn says product information may change.

Jumbo

Among other options, it sells multigrain sourdough rolls in a pack of four, weighing 300 g in total.

  • The number of rolls and total weight help you plan for a group.
  • Check the ingredients and preparation instructions on the pack you choose.

PLUS

Sells rolls described as ‘made with sourdough’, including spelt and multigrain varieties.

  • PLUS gives an oven temperature of 220°C for its bake-at-home spelt rolls.
  • ‘Made with sourdough’ on its own doesn’t tell you how long the dough fermented or whether it was made using an artisan method.

ALDI

Sells individual white rolls for anyone who doesn’t need a sourdough option.

  • Buying them individually lets you choose the number of rolls you need.
  • Don’t mistake this standard white roll for a sourdough variety.

Dirk

Sells rustic multigrain bake-at-home rolls in a pack of four.

  • The 300 g pack gives you a specific quantity to plan around for a group.
  • A multigrain roll isn’t automatically a sourdough roll; check the variety you choose.

Lidl

Sells a white wheat roll as a regular option when sourdough isn’t essential.

  • The product is labelled as a white wheat roll.
  • Check the ingredients if you’re specifically looking for a sourdough roll.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘made with sourdough’ mean a roll is artisan-made?

No, that wording alone doesn’t tell you how long the dough fermented or what method was used. If it matters to your choice, check whether the product information gives specific details about how it was made.

Do filled rolls need to be kept chilled on the way to a picnic?

Yes, if the filling is normally kept in the fridge. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends taking it in a cool bag and throwing away products that are normally kept chilled if they have been left unrefrigerated for more than two hours.

Can I assume every roll contains iodised salt?

No, check the ingredients of the specific product. Albert Heijn’s wholemeal sourdough roll lists iodised salt, but that doesn’t tell you which type of salt is used in another roll.