Hosts expecting lots of guests
You can slice a whole loaf as needed. Compare its weight with the amount you expect to serve, and think about what you’ll do with any leftovers.
Who are these options for?
Smaller barbecue groups
Individual rolls or a smaller pack make it easier to plan portions. According to the Voedingscentrum, you can freeze any bread you won’t use straight away in individual portions.
Shoppers who check the label
If you have a food allergy or a specific preference about ingredients, it’s important to check the latest ingredient and allergen information. If you’re looking out for baker’s salt, check the packaging or ask about it when buying unwrapped bread.
What should guide your choice?
First decide how much bread you want to serve, then choose between slicing it yourself, serving individual portions or baking it just before eating.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| How much you need for your group | Compare the weight of whole and half loaves with the number of guests and your plans for any leftovers. | If I’m expecting lots of guests, I want enough bread to share without having too much left over. This amount is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Portions per guest | Check how many rolls are in each pack and whether their shape works with the dish you have planned. | For burgers or filled snacks, I want to know in advance how many individual portions I can serve. Around 27% of consumers prioritise planning portions in this way. |
| When you’ll serve it and what to do with leftovers | For bake-at-home bread, check what equipment and preparation are needed. Consider whether you can freeze any unused bread in individual portions. | If the meal is starting later, I want to serve the bread at the right time and store any leftovers. This is the main priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest ingredient and allergen information, and check for baker’s salt if needed. | If the ingredients matter to someone at the table, I want to check them before buying. For around 20% of consumers, checking the label is the most important consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Judging by the packaging alone
A whole loaf, half a loaf and a pack of rolls can vary considerably in weight and in the number of portions they provide.
Check both the weight and the number of items, then compare them with the amount you’ve planned per guest.
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Not planning for leftover bread
A large loaf can be handy for a group, but you may have portions left over after a smaller barbecue.
Buy an amount that suits your needs and freeze any unused bread straight away in individual portions, as the Voedingscentrum recommends.
Leftovers also take up space in the freezer, and you’ll need to find a time to use them later.
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Assuming all white bread contains baker’s salt
According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. You therefore can’t tell whether it’s included just from the type of bread.
Check the ingredients list on packaged bread, or ask about it when buying unwrapped bread.
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Choosing bake-at-home bread without checking your plans
Baking bread just before eating takes time and requires suitable equipment. A whole loaf, on the other hand, needs to be sliced or divided up.
Choose a type of bread that suits the equipment you have and the time available around serving.
Supermarket chains to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn has online categories for white bread and white baker’s bread. This is useful if you want to shop for bread alongside the rest of your barbecue food.
- You can browse different types of white bread in its online range.
- Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging, as product information may change.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a range that includes whole and half white loaves, white rolls and white finger rolls.
- The different pack sizes make it easier to plan bread for a group or for each guest.
- Check the contents of your chosen product and its availability at your store or in your delivery area.
Lidl
Lidl lists packaged white bread and freshly baked bread for shoppers choosing their bread in store.
- The 800 g white loaf listed by Lidl gives you a specific weight to use when planning how much you need.
- According to Lidl, this white loaf is only available in store.
ALDI
ALDI offers fresh daily bread and white bake-at-home products, including baguettes and kaiser rolls from De Afbakker.
- For the bake-at-home products listed, ALDI states the number of items or the pack weight.
- Check the cooking instructions for bake-at-home products before adding them to your barbecue plans.
PLUS
PLUS lists products including farmhouse white bread and white tiger bread, with options to have your shopping delivered or collect it.
- You can browse whole white loaves online alongside the rest of your shopping.
- PLUS says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergens may change, so check the latest packaging.
Dirk
Dirk lists white bread, white batard loaves and white bake-at-home baguettes for shoppers choosing between different types of bread in store.
- There are both standard loaves and a white bake-at-home option to suit when you plan to serve the bread.
- Check that the preparation time for a bake-at-home baguette fits your plans.
White baguettes at Joybuy
These three white baguettes are options to help you plan how much bread to serve at your barbecue. Compare their weight and, where stated, the number of items. If ingredients or preparation are important to your choice, check the latest packaging for each product.
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g'woon white baguette 220 g
A white baguette for matching the amount of bread to your barbecue plans. The stated weight is 220 g. If you want to bake this baguette, check the cooking instructions on the packaging first.
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g'woon white baguettes, 2 pieces, 300 g
Two individual baguettes make it easy to plan how many loaves to serve. The pack contains 2 pieces with a total weight of 300 g. Check the latest packaging for ingredient and cooking information.
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G'woon rustic white baguette 250 g
A rustic white baguette for anyone planning to serve one loaf at their barbecue. The stated weight is 250 g. Check the latest packaging if ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.
Frequently asked questions
Does white bread always contain baker’s salt?
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list on packaged bread, or ask about it when buying unwrapped bread.
How should I store white bread left over after a barbecue?
It’s best to freeze any bread you won’t use straight away in individual portions. For the bread listed in its storage guide, the Voedingscentrum recommends keeping it in a kitchen cupboard for 2 to 4 days or in the freezer for about 1 month. Follow the storage advice on the packaging too.
Should I check the allergens in white bread?
Yes. If someone at the table has a food allergy or coeliac disease, it’s important to check the latest allergen information. According to the Voedingscentrum, ordinary bread usually contains wheat and may also include other ingredients, so always read the label on the loaf you choose.
Can filled bread be left on the table throughout the barbecue?
Pay particular attention to the filling. For perishable barbecue foods such as meat, fish and salads, the Voedingscentrum recommends taking small amounts out of the fridge and throwing food away if it has been left out for more than 2 hours. Don’t automatically apply this storage advice to bread without a filling.