Who is this choice relevant for?

Families planning their breakfast supplies

A pack should cover several weekday breakfasts without leaving opened toast uneaten for too long. The number of individual packs matters just as much as the total quantity.

Families who value wholemeal options

If you eat toast regularly, you can compare the ingredients and nutritional information for each variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible. That advice does not automatically make a toast variety equivalent to bread.

Families checking ingredients and allergens

If several family members eat from the same pack, the full ingredients list needs to be suitable for everyone who will be eating it. The wholemeal melba toast by Van der Meulen described by Jumbo contains wheat, barley, rye, sesame and soya, among other ingredients.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide which type and flavour of toast your family wants. Then compare the pack format and check the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact variety.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Stock and packaging Check the total quantity, the number of individual packs and the storage instructions. I want to have enough toast for several mornings without leaving an opened pack lying around. For around 40% of consumers, planning supplies would be the main consideration.
Nutritional information Compare wholemeal ingredients, fibre and salt per 100 g. Also consider how toast fits alongside bread. If toast is often on the table, I want to weigh up what this variety adds to breakfast. For around 30% of consumers, nutritional information would come first.
Ingredients and flavour Read the allergens list for the exact variety and choose a flavour that suits the people who will be eating it. Not everyone at home can or wants to eat the same ingredients. For around 30% of consumers, ingredient suitability would be the deciding factor.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming an old multipack deal is still available

    Jumbo lists the 200 g Crispy Melba Toast Naturel multipack as no longer available. That pack is therefore not a useful starting point for an order.

    Check that the exact variety you want is still available, then assess the quantity and pack format.

  • Assuming wholemeal toast is suitable for everyone at home

    The Van der Meulen Melba Wholemeal Toast described by Jumbo contains wheat, barley, rye, sesame and soya. The ‘wholemeal’ label does not mean it is suitable for anyone with an allergy or intolerance.

    Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.

  • Assuming toast is interchangeable with regular bread

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes bread as an important source of iodine in the Netherlands, thanks to the use of iodised baker’s salt. This does not tell you how much iodine a particular toast variety contains.

    If toast often replaces bread at breakfast, check its ingredients and consider the role bread plays in your overall diet.

Brands to consider

Van der Meulen

Melba toast in several varieties, including plain, wholemeal and multigrain. This gives you the opportunity to compare ingredients and flavour across the range.

  • Jumbo lists 9,7 g of fibre per 100 g for Van der Meulen Melba Wholemeal Toast.
  • The same wholemeal variety lists 1,9 g of salt per 100 g and contains wheat, barley, rye, sesame and soya, among other ingredients. This information does not automatically apply to other varieties.

Bolletje

Toasted bread comes in a different format from small melba toasts, and may suit families who prefer larger slices.

  • Albert Heijn describes Bolletje Toasted Bread as being packed in sets of four.
  • If you choose an alternative, check the current pack and ingredients. The packaging format of one product does not apply to the whole range.

Haust

A flavoured toast option for anyone looking beyond plain toast.

  • Albert Heijn describes the garlic variety as a pack of two separate 125 g products.
  • Consider whether garlic flavour suits weekday breakfasts and check the ingredients on the exact pack.

Toast for several breakfasts

This Joybuy pick comes in a pack of four 85 g portions, for families who want to spread their toast over several breakfasts. It is Danish Toast, not a wholemeal melba variety.

Thinmax Golden Danish Toast, 4 × 85 g

Thinmax Golden Danish Toast, 4 × 85 g

For families who want to use a pack of toast over several breakfasts. The product name lists 4 × 85 g. Check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the pack to see whether this variety is suitable for your household.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I look at beyond the ‘family pack’ label?

Check the total quantity, the number of individual packs and how to store the toast once opened. Also consider whether the flavour suits the breakfasts you have in mind. For example, the Haust pack described by Albert Heijn contains two separate 125 g products, but has a garlic flavour.

Is wholemeal melba toast automatically a good everyday breakfast choice?

No. Consider the exact variety and the rest of your breakfast. Jumbo lists 9,7 g of fibre and 1,9 g of salt per 100 g for Van der Meulen Melba Wholemeal Toast, as well as several allergens. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice to replace white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible does not mean this toast has the same nutritional role as regular bread.

Which allergens should I check in melba toast?

Check the allergens for each flavour and product version, as the ingredients vary. The Van der Meulen Melba Wholemeal Toast described by Jumbo contains barley, rye, sesame, soya and wheat. The Jumbo Melba Toast Tomato & Basil described by Jumbo lists wheat, barley, gluten and soya.