For soft slices to make a toastie or sandwich on weekdays, with fibre in mind, start with medium-sliced wholemeal toastie bread and compare the nutritional information per 100 g. White toastie bread is another soft bread option; rusks, crackers and melba toast are good for a crunchy breakfast, but they won’t replace a slice of bread in a toastie. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends wholemeal or brown bread rather than white bread for a regular bread-based meal.
If you often eat bread for breakfast on weekdays, the difference between wholemeal and white bread may matter. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes wholemeal bread as higher in fibre than white bread; for a specific product, compare the nutritional information per 100 g.
You’re looking for soft slices that work well in a toastie or sandwich. Check the shape and size of the loaf, and read the packaging if you’d also like to freeze a few slices.
Rusks, crackers and melba toast are options for a small, crunchy snack with a topping. They’re different types of product, not medium-sliced bread.
First decide whether you want soft slices of bread or a crispy product. Then compare the features that matter for your breakfast within that product category.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check that it’s labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g on the packaging. | If I often eat bread on weekdays, I want to know which type I’m choosing and how much fibre it contains. This is a priority at breakfast for around 36% of consumers. |
| Toastie or sandwich | Check that the soft toastie bread and slice size suit the way you plan to use it. | For a quick toastie or sandwich, I want to use slices of bread rather than small, crispy toasts. This is the main requirement for around 29% of consumers. |
| Storage | Check the use-by date and storage instructions, and find out whether and how you can freeze the bread. | If I only use a few slices at a time, I want to be able to store the rest according to the packaging instructions. Around 21% of consumers say this is their priority. |
| Crispy options | Check whether you’re buying rusks, crackers, melba toast or another toast product, and read the label for each variety. | For a small snack with a topping, I’d rather have something crunchy than a soft slice of bread. This product type matters most to around 14% of consumers. |
A small, crispy toast is different in shape and texture from a soft slice of toastie bread for a sandwich or toastie.
First choose the shape you need, then compare products within that category.
The product name doesn’t tell you how much fibre the bread contains. Albert Heijn lists 7.2 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Extra lang lekker tostibrood volkoren; Jumbo lists 2.3 g per 100 g for Tosti Brood Wit - Half.
Check that it’s labelled wholemeal and compare the latest nutritional information on the same basis: per 100 g.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that adding iodine compounds via baker’s salt is permitted under certain conditions. This doesn’t mean that every bread or toast product is made with iodised salt.
If iodised salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients list on the packaging.
Ingredients and allergens can vary between products, and product information may change. Information for wholemeal toastie bread doesn’t automatically apply to white toastie bread or crackers.
Check the current label when you buy the product, even if you’ve bought it before.
A own-label option with wholemeal toastie bread for anyone looking for soft slices.
An own-label option with white toastie bread as a soft base for a toastie or sandwich.
A brand to consider if you’re looking for rusks or crackers rather than soft slices of bread.
A supermarket range with different types of crispy products.
A place to look for melba toast if you want a small, crispy toast.
These products are rusks, crackers and melba toast for a crunchy snack with a topping. If you’re looking for medium-sliced soft bread for a toastie or sandwich, these are a different type of product.
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For a crunchy breakfast with a topping; rusks aren’t soft slices for a toastie. The pack contains 13 pieces. If fibre and ingredients matter to your choice, compare them on the current label.
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For anyone who wants crackers with a topping instead of soft slices of bread. The pack contains 250 g. Check the current packaging for ingredients, nutritional information and allergens.
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A cracker for a crunchy snack with a topping, not medium-sliced toastie bread. The pack contains 225 g. If you have an allergy, check the current ingredients and allergen information, especially for sesame.
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For anyone looking for melba toast with a topping instead of a soft slice for a sandwich. The pack contains 240 g. Check the current label for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
Choose wholemeal toastie bread if you want soft slices and fibre is an important consideration. For a regular bread-based meal, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends wholemeal or brown bread rather than white bread. Check that the product you choose is labelled wholemeal and compare its nutritional information per 100 g.
No, you can’t tell from the word ‘toast’. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that adding iodine compounds via baker’s salt is permitted under certain conditions; this doesn’t prove that every product contains it. Check the ingredients list on the packaging.
Follow the storage instructions for the specific bread. Albert Heijn says that AH Extra lang lekker tostibrood volkoren can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should then be used within one month. Jumbo says to store Tosti Brood Wit - Half in a cool, dry place and refers to the closing clip for the use-by date.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the product you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen labelling for pre-packed foods; don’t rely on a label from a previous purchase or a different variety.
