Who are these options for?

Budget-conscious shoppers looking for sourdough

You want a roll that explicitly mentions sourdough, but you also want to know whether a bake-at-home pack suits your shopping budget and when you plan to eat it.

Wholemeal and fibre seekers

You don’t want to assume that multigrain or sourdough means the same as wholemeal. So you check the product description, the proportion of wholemeal flour and the fibre per 100 g.

Fans of individually sold rolls

You’re looking for a rustic-style sourdough roll for a particular occasion and comparing it with rolls that you still need to bake at home.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether sourdough or wholemeal is a must-have for you. Then compare the product format, nutritional information and preparation instructions of rolls that meet your requirements.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Sourdough within your budget Check whether sourdough is mentioned in the product description or ingredients, and compare the net weight of individually sold and packaged rolls. I want to stick to my shopping budget without giving up on sourdough. For around 36% of consumers, this combination matters most.
Sourdough and product format Check how sourdough is described and whether the roll is sold individually or needs baking at home. If I’m mainly looking for a sourdough roll for a particular occasion, the product format helps determine whether it’s right for me. This is the top priority for around 29% of consumers.
Wholemeal and fibre Look for ‘wholemeal’ in the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g. I want to be able to tell whether a roll is wholemeal, rather than relying on terms such as multigrain or sourdough. This is the main concern for around 21% of consumers.
Preparation and ingredients Read the preparation instructions and check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. If I’m short on time or need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s involved in preparing and eating the roll before I buy it. This is decisive for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming sourdough means wholemeal

    The product name doesn’t tell you how much fibre a roll contains. PLUS lists 2,29 g of fibre per 100 g for its white sourdough version, 5,8 g for its multigrain sourdough version and 7 g for its standard wholemeal multigrain version.

    If you’re looking for a wholemeal option, check the product description and then compare the fibre per 100 g. Treat sourdough as a separate product feature.

  • Assuming baker’s salt is iodised

    The agreement published in the Government Gazette in 2008 encourages the use of iodised salt when making bread. According to brood.net, the use of iodised baker’s salt is not a general legal requirement.

    If the type of salt matters to you, check that it’s explicitly listed in the ingredients of the roll you choose.

  • Assuming the name sourdough tells you which allergens are present

    Sourdough alone doesn’t tell you which grains or other allergens a roll contains. The sourdough products reviewed list cereals containing gluten; other ingredients and ‘may contain’ statements vary by product.

    Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact version you choose.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

The Liefde & Passie range reviewed includes individually sold white and wholemeal sourdough rolls.

  • The product page for the wholemeal version lists its weight and fibre per 100 g.
  • A white sourdough roll isn’t a wholemeal product, so check the description of the version you choose.

Jumbo

The range reviewed includes standard rolls and separate white and multigrain sourdough rolls.

  • The category makes different product formats easy to spot.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the individual product page or packaging.

PLUS

The bake-at-home products reviewed include a standard wholemeal multigrain roll, as well as white and multigrain sourdough rolls.

  • The product information includes ingredients, fibre per 100 g and preparation instructions.
  • The white sourdough version and the wholemeal multigrain version have different product descriptions and nutritional values.

Dirk

The 1 de Beste products reviewed are white and rustic-style multigrain bake-at-home rolls.

  • The product names distinguish between white and multigrain rolls.
  • If you’re looking for sourdough, don’t rely on the rustic-style name alone; check the ingredients of the product you choose.

ALDI

The product page reviewed describes an individually sold white roll.

  • The product description makes it clear that this is a white roll.
  • If you specifically want sourdough, check that it’s explicitly mentioned for the product.

Lidl

The pages reviewed describe a white roll and, as a separate product, a spelt sourdough loaf.

  • The product descriptions help distinguish between the roll and the sourdough loaf.
  • A spelt sourdough loaf isn’t a sourdough roll, so check the product format if you’re specifically looking for rolls.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a sourdough roll automatically wholemeal?

No. Sourdough and wholemeal describe different product features. PLUS lists 2,29 g of fibre per 100 g for its white sourdough roll and 5,8 g for its multigrain sourdough version. If you’re looking for a wholemeal option, check that ‘wholemeal’ is explicitly stated in the product description.

Does the law require rolls to contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, the Dutch agreement does not establish a general legal requirement to use iodised baker’s salt. The agreement published in 2008 encourages the use of iodised salt when making bread; brood.net explains that the use of iodised baker’s salt is not legally required. Check the ingredients list if the type of salt used matters to you.

Can you cook a sourdough roll in an air fryer?

It depends on the bake-at-home product you choose. Air-fryer instructions are provided for some PLUS Korenlanders sourdough rolls. Follow the temperature, cooking time and any preheating instructions on the current packaging for your version.

Does the name sourdough tell you which allergens a roll contains?

No, the name sourdough doesn’t give you a complete picture of the ingredients or allergens. The products reviewed list cereals containing gluten and may also list other allergens or possible traces. Always check the current information on the packaging of the roll you choose.