Snack makers who like plenty of filling
If you make toasties or sandwiches with several layers, check the slice thickness before you buy. A whole loaf or bread with ‘casino’ in its name doesn’t automatically have thick slices.
Who is this relevant to?
Holiday planners looking to store bread
If you’re buying bread for several snack breaks, read the storage and freezing instructions for your chosen product. PLUS says its Casino white loaf can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.
Shoppers who read labels carefully
If you need to check ingredients or allergens, always look at the current packaging. If baker’s salt matters to your choice, check whether it’s listed in the ingredients; according to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use it.
What should you look for when choosing?
For a thick slice, a stated thickness or confirmation from the baker is what matters most. If you’re mainly choosing bread for toasties or sandwiches, you can also browse toastie and casino bread.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Slice thickness for generous fillings | Look for a thickness in millimetres or ask what thickness the baker can cut. Don’t assume you know the thickness from words such as ‘whole’, ‘casino’ or ‘toastie’. | For snacks with several layers of filling, I want to know in advance how thick the slices are. A confirmed slice thickness is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Storing bread for several snack breaks | Check the packaging to see whether you can freeze the bread and what storage instructions apply. | If I buy bread for several days, I want to know how to store what’s left. This matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current allergen information and, if it matters to your choice, see whether baker’s salt is listed in the ingredients. | If I’m checking for allergens or baker’s salt, I want to know the ingredients in this specific bread. Around 25% of consumers make checking the label their top priority. |
Common misconceptions
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‘Whole’, ‘casino’ or ‘toastie’ means thick-cut
These words don’t tell you how thick the slices are. So even bread sold for toasties won’t necessarily meet your needs if you want thick slices.
Look for a stated slice thickness or ask in store whether the bread can be cut to the thickness you want.
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All white bread contains baker’s salt
According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether it’s in the bread just from the type of bread.
Read the ingredients list or, for unpackaged bread, ask which salt has been used.
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The type of bread tells you all its allergens
Ingredients and possible traces vary from one product to another. PLUS lists wheat and gluten in its Casino white loaf, as well as possible traces of other allergens.
Check the current allergen information for the bread you’re buying, even if you’ve previously had a different white loaf from the same shop.
Brands to explore
Albert Heijn
The online range includes whole white loaves, casino white bread, tiger white bread and toastie bread.
- Albert Heijn describes its Extra-long-lasting casino white loaf as suitable for toasties and club sandwiches.
- Check the slice thickness separately if you want thick slices; the name of the bread doesn’t confirm it.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s online white bread range includes casino white bread and toastie bread.
- Toastie bread is a useful place to start if you want to compare bread for toasties.
- Ask about the slice thickness if thick slices are your main buying priority.
Lidl
Lidl lists an 800 g white loaf as an in-store product.
- You can inspect the bread in store before making your choice.
- Check the product information in store for slice thickness, ingredients and allergens.
ALDI
The fresh daily range includes casino white bread, white bread and farmhouse tiger white bread.
- There are several types of white bread to consider for your snack.
- If you choose a whole loaf, ask whether it can be cut to your preferred thickness.
PLUS
PLUS sells a Casino white loaf with product-specific information about ingredients, allergens and storage.
- For this product, PLUS recommends freezing it on the day of purchase and using it within one month.
- As well as checking the current packaging, check the slice thickness if you need thick slices.
Dirk
Dirk stocks Bakker van der Akker Casino white loaf.
- This casino bread is worth considering if you’re looking for a whole white loaf.
- Check the slice thickness and current ingredient information before choosing it for a specific snack.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a whole white loaf the same as thick-cut bread?
No, ‘whole’ doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are. Look for a stated slice thickness or ask the baker what cutting options are available. For example, Chaupain lists an 18 mm slice thickness for its specific product, Rustiek white bread, sliced to 18 mm; that measurement doesn’t apply to other white breads.
Which white bread can I look at for toasties and club sandwiches?
If standard pre-sliced bread is suitable, loaves sold for toasties or sandwiches are a good starting point. Albert Heijn describes its Extra-long-lasting casino white loaf as suitable for toasties and club sandwiches, while Jumbo lists both casino white bread and toastie bread. Check the slice thickness separately if you want thick slices.
Can I freeze white bread in advance for the autumn half-term holiday?
You can, if the product information says the bread is suitable for freezing. PLUS says its Casino white loaf can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. Follow the current instructions on the packaging of the bread you buy.
Does all white bread contain iodine from baker’s salt?
No, you can’t assume that all bread does. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list or, for unpackaged bread, ask which salt has been used.