If you want to serve aniseed sprinkles on a soft slice
You’re looking for a white slice you can butter and serve as a treat. Check how thick the slices of your chosen bread actually are.
Who is this relevant for?
If you want to use the same white bread every day
You want a loaf size that works both for the treat and for using up afterwards. Shops offer, among other options, half and whole loaves, as well as different types of white bread.
If you compare ingredients and nutritional information
Before buying, you want to check the fibre, salt, ingredients and any allergens in the specific loaf.
What should you look for when choosing?
When choosing white bread as a soft base for aniseed sprinkles, start with the slice. Then decide what size you need and read the label of the bread you choose.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| A suitable slice | Check whether the bread is sliced and look at the actual slice thickness on the packaging or in the shop. | I want to serve butter and aniseed sprinkles on a soft slice that isn’t unnecessarily thick. Around 50% of consumers prioritise finding a suitable slice. |
| Size and availability | Choose between a half and a whole loaf, and check that the bread you want is available in the form you need. | For a small treat, I don’t want to take home more bread than I expect to use. An estimated 30% of consumers prioritise size and availability. |
| Nutritional information and ingredients | Compare fibre and salt per 100 g or per serving. Also read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. | If I also eat this bread every day or need to check the ingredients, I want to know what’s in the one I choose. Around 20% of consumers prioritise checking the label. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘white’ or ‘casino’ means ‘medium-thick sliced’
A bread name doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are. The word ‘sliced’ on its own doesn’t confirm that the slices are medium-thick either.
Check the slice-thickness information and, if necessary, assess the bread in the shop before choosing it for your treat.
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Judging a loaf by its shape alone for everyday use
The shape doesn’t tell you how much fibre or salt the product contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 1.2 g of fibre and 0.46 g of salt for a 45 g white bread roll; the nutritional information on the bread you buy is what matters when making your choice.
Compare the nutritional information on the label if you want to use the white bread for more than just the treat.
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Assuming every loaf contains iodised baker’s salt
The general term ‘white bread’ doesn’t tell you which salt was used in a particular loaf.
Check the ingredients or ask the baker or shop about the specific product.
Shops and brands to explore
These shops offer different types of white bread. Choose based on the information for the specific loaf, not just the shop or the name of the bread.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s white bread range includes casino white, white tiger bread and Zaans white bread.
- You can explore half and whole loaves, as well as different types of bread.
- Check the slice thickness, ingredients and allergen information for the bread you choose.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers, among other options, half loaves of casino white, white tiger bread and standard white bread.
- You can compare different types and sizes of white bread.
- For medium-thick slices, check the information for the individual loaf.
Lidl
Lidl offers an 800 g oven-fresh white loaf that’s only available in store.
- The stated weight can help you choose a suitable size.
- In store, check the slices and the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
ALDI
ALDI’s fresh daily bread range includes white bread in half and whole loaves, alongside other types of bread.
- Choosing between a half and a whole loaf is useful if you only need some of it.
- Check the slice thickness and the label of the loaf you take home.
PLUS
PLUS offers, among other options, half loaves of casino white, farmhouse white and round white bread.
- The range of half loaves gives you sizes to consider for a smaller occasion.
- The type of loaf doesn’t confirm a set slice thickness, so check the product information.
Dirk
Dirk’s bread range includes Bakker van der Akker Casino white, available as a half or whole loaf.
- You can choose between a half and a whole loaf of this type of bread.
- In store, check the actual slice thickness and the label of the version you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
Is white bread the same as rusks with aniseed sprinkles?
No. Rusks are the crisp base for traditional rusks with aniseed sprinkles; white bread is a soft slice you can serve them on if you’d prefer a different base.
Is all white bread made with iodised baker’s salt?
You can’t tell from the name ‘white bread’. Check the ingredients for the loaf you want to buy, or ask the seller which salt was used.
Where can I find allergen information for white bread?
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information is shown on the label of prepacked bread. If you’re buying unwrapped bread, ask for information about that specific product before you buy.
What should I do with leftover white bread after the treat?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the bread you choose. If you expect to use only a few slices, check before buying whether a half loaf would suit the occasion.