If you want plenty of topping, don’t automatically reach for Melba toast or dip toast. Jumbo describes Van der Meulen Melba toast as thinly sliced, while Lidl calls Fornaccini a thin toast. Rectangular wheat toast from ALDI and baguette toast from Albert Heijn are other shapes to consider, but the shape alone doesn’t prove that a slice is thick or sturdy enough. Check the toast in store and read the label before choosing.
If you want to add more topping to a piece of toast, its shape, visible thickness and tendency to break matter more than the name on the packet. ALDI describes its rectangular wheat toast as suitable for topped sandwiches; Albert Heijn sells baguette toast as a separate shape. Check for yourself whether the slice you choose is a good fit for your topping.
For light toppings or dipping, a thin toast may be just the right shape. Jumbo describes Van der Meulen Melba toast as thinly sliced, while Lidl calls Fornaccini a thin toast for dipping.
If ingredients, allergens, salt or iodised baking salt affect your choice, compare the current packaging. The Van der Meulen Melba toast described by Jumbo lists wheat, barley and soya among its ingredients. According to brood.net, the use of iodised baking salt is not a legal requirement.
First decide what topping you want to use and which toast shape will suit it. Then check the slice and the label on the product you’re actually buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sturdiness for generous toppings | Look at the thickness and surface of the slice. If you’re adding a generous or moist topping, consider whether the toast looks sturdy enough; a rectangular shape alone is no guarantee. | If I want to add a generous or moist topping, I want to avoid the toast breaking as I prepare it. For around 33% of consumers, sturdiness comes first. |
| Shape and flavour | Choose between flat toast, baguette toast, cup-shaped toast or thin dip toast. Then consider whether plain or flavoured toast will suit your topping. | For small nibbles, I want a shape that suits my topping, not automatically a wide, flat piece of toast. For around 27% of consumers, shape and flavour come first. |
| Ingredients and labelling | Read the ingredients, allergen information and salt content per 100 g on the packaging. Check the ingredients list if iodised baking salt is one of your buying criteria. | When ingredients or salt affect my choice, I want to know what’s in this particular toast. Around 20% of consumers prioritise label information. |
| Packaging and availability | Check the pack size and, where possible, whether it’s available at your shop. | If I’m shopping for a planned snack, I want to know how much toast is in a pack and whether my shop stocks it. For around 20% of consumers, practical shopping plans are the main concern. |
Jumbo describes Van der Meulen Melba toast as thinly sliced, while Lidl calls Fornaccini a thin toast. These descriptions mean they’re not an obvious choice for generous or moist toppings.
If you’re looking for a thicker slice, consider other toast shapes and check the actual thickness in store.
A name such as plain or Melba won’t tell you which allergens or ingredients are listed on the current packaging. The Van der Meulen Melba toast described by Jumbo lists wheat, barley and soya, and may contain sesame.
Read the label on the specific pack every time you buy it, even if you’ve bought the product before.
According to brood.net, the use of iodised baking salt is not a legal requirement. So the toast category alone won’t tell you which salt was used in a product.
Check the ingredients list of the product you choose if iodised baking salt is one of your buying criteria.
Lidl lists Party toast as an in-store product. Seeing a type of toast online doesn’t mean it’s available at your local shop.
Check local availability if you can, and add a suitable alternative to your shopping list.
If you’re counting on one specific in-store product, finding the pack is out of stock could mean an extra trip to the shops or a last-minute change to your snack.
These ranges offer different types of toast. A product being listed here doesn’t mean it’s thickly sliced or in stock at your local shop.
Albert Heijn’s range includes Melba toast, party toast and baguette toast.
Jumbo lists various toasts and crackers, including Van der Meulen Melba toast.
Lidl lists Party toast in plain and sesame varieties, and describes Fornaccini as a thin toast for dipping.
ALDI describes Van Vlegelaar wheat toast as rectangular pieces for topped sandwiches and also lists other toast shapes.
Bolletje lists Ciabatta Snack Crackers as a separate type of cracker for snacking.
A product name or shape alone doesn’t confirm the thickness of a slice. Jumbo describes Van der Meulen Melba toast as thinly sliced, while Lidl calls Fornaccini a thin toast. Use descriptions like these to narrow down your options, then look at other toast shapes and check the thickness of the slices in store.
No. According to brood.net, the use of iodised baking salt is not a legal requirement. Check the ingredients list for the specific toast if this matters to you.
Always check the allergen information on the pack you’re buying, as ingredients vary between products. The Van der Meulen Melba toast described by Jumbo lists cereals containing gluten, including wheat and barley, as well as soya; it may contain sesame.
No, a product listing doesn’t confirm local stock. Lidl lists Party toast as an in-store product; check availability at your shop where possible, and have another suitable type of toast in mind.
