Snack makers who want to choose the thickness
Making topped snacks where a thin slice of bread isn’t quite the right base? Look for the word ‘uncut’ and try one slice to see what thickness works with your toppings.
Who should pay attention to the slice?
Anyone preparing snacks for a group
If you want to prepare lots of uniform sandwiches without slicing the bread yourself, pre-sliced white bread is a practical choice. Check the slices if a particular thickness is important.
Shoppers who want to check the label
Are ingredients, allergens or fibre important to your choice? Compare the packaging. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers don’t always use baker’s salt, so don’t assume a bread’s name alone tells you whether it contains a particular source of iodine.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to cut the slices to your preferred thickness or simply need uniform sandwiches quickly. Then check the label for the nutritional information that matters to you.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Slice thickness | Look specifically for ‘uncut’; ‘whole’ doesn’t confirm this. Try one slice with the toppings you have in mind. | For generously topped snacks, I want to choose the thickness myself. Around 42% of consumers put control over the slice first. |
| Quick preparation | Check whether the bread is sold sliced and whether the slices are suitable for your snack. | If I’m making lots of identical snacks, I don’t want to slice every piece of bread myself. Around 33% of consumers give speed the highest priority. |
| Label and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergen information; compare the nutritional information if fibre is part of your decision. Look for baker’s salt if you want to take that source of iodine into account. | For my snack table, I want to know which ingredients and nutritional values I’m choosing. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label is the most important factor. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘whole’ means ‘uncut’
‘Whole’ can refer to the size of the loaf; it doesn’t confirm that you can cut the bread yourself into thick slices.
If you need to choose the thickness yourself, look for the explicit label ‘uncut’ or check the bread in store.
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Expecting every white loaf to contain baker’s salt
According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says iodine may be added to bread through baker’s salt, but this isn’t a feature of every loaf.
Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt; if the bread isn’t pre-packed, ask for the ingredient information.
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Relying only on an online product description
Ingredients, allergens and product ranges can change. A product name alone also doesn’t always tell you how the bread is sliced.
Check your chosen bread shortly before King’s Day and read the latest packaging.
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Ignoring fibre when choosing white bread
According to the Voedingscentrum, white bread contains fewer nutrients than wholemeal or brown bread. So choosing white bread for a snack isn’t the same as choosing bread for its fibre content.
Compare the nutritional information and consider wholemeal or brown bread too if fibre is important to your guests.
Stores and brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Liefde & passie wit as an uncut option.
- The explicit ‘uncut’ label is useful if you want to choose the slice thickness yourself.
- Check the packaging for the latest ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers several types of white bread, including tiger white bread.
- You can compare different types of white bread.
- Check whether each loaf is sliced and whether the slices are the thickness you want.
Lidl
Lidl lists stores with a bread slicer.
- A slicer may be an option if you want to have your bread sliced in store.
- Check with your chosen store whether it can slice the bread to your preferred thickness.
ALDI
ALDI sells products including white bread and white tiger bread.
- There are different types of white bread to compare.
- Check how the particular loaf is sliced; its shape doesn’t tell you whether it will make a thick slice.
PLUS
PLUS lists Boeren wit tijger heel.
- The product information includes storage advice for this particular loaf.
- The label ‘whole’ doesn’t confirm that the bread is uncut.
Dirk
Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel.
- This is a specific type of white bread to consider when choosing.
- Check the bread itself if you need it to be uncut or require a particular slice thickness.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I cut thick slices of white bread myself?
Choose white bread explicitly labelled ‘uncut’ and start by cutting one test slice for your chosen toppings. For example, Albert Heijn uses this label for AH Liefde & passie wit; you can then choose the thickness yourself.
Does ‘whole’ also mean that a loaf is uncut?
No, the label ‘whole’ on its own doesn’t confirm that. Check whether the specific loaf is labelled ‘uncut’, or look at how it is sliced in store.
Does all white bread contain iodised baker’s salt?
No, according to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list if you want to know whether your chosen loaf contains it.
How should I store white bread for a snack table?
Follow the storage advice for the particular loaf. PLUS recommends storing its Boeren wit tijger heel in a cool, dark place; if frozen on the day of purchase, PLUS says to use it within one month.
What if fibre is important when choosing bread?
Compare the nutritional information for white bread with that for wholemeal or brown bread. The Voedingscentrum recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible; for your King’s Day snacks, you could offer a selection of different types of bread.