Who is this bread choice relevant to?

Parents of children who enjoy soft white bread

For tea time, they want to know whether the bread is already sliced and whether the sandwiches will suit the fillings and lunchbox.

Parents who consider fibre when choosing everyday bread

They weigh up white bread for a one-off occasion against wholemeal or brown bread as part of the daily routine. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with these types of bread as much as possible.

Parents with allergy or school requirements

They need to check the label of the bread they choose against their child’s needs and the rules at school or nursery. For example, AH Wit heel lists wheat, gluten and soya; another bread may have a different composition.

What should you look for when buying?

Start by checking whether the slice will work for tea time. Then consider the type of bread for everyday use, any allergen requirements and the amount you need.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
A suitable slice Check whether the bread is sliced, and ask about the slice thickness if it is not stated. Half or whole describes the size of the loaf. If I want to make small pieces with toppings, the slices need to be practical for that. Around 27% of consumers would put finding a suitable slice first.
Fibre for everyday use Compare the fibre per 100 g on the labels of the breads you are considering. For an everyday choice, also consider wholemeal or brown bread, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. When bread is on the table every day, I want to take fibre into account rather than choosing based only on colour or a familiar taste. For around 33% of consumers, this would be the most important consideration.
Allergens and school requirements Read the current allergen information for the exact bread and check it against your child’s needs and the policy at school or nursery. Before packing bread for my child, I want to know whether the ingredients meet their needs and the school’s requirements. For around 27% of consumers, this check would come first.
Quantity and storage Choose half or whole according to how much you expect to use, and follow the storage or freezing advice on the packaging. If I only need a few slices, I want to avoid having the rest left over. Around 13% of consumers would focus mainly on choosing the right amount.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘half’ or ‘whole’ refers to slice thickness

    These terms refer to the size of the loaf. They do not tell you whether it is sliced or how thick the slices are.

    Look for slicing information on the packaging, or ask in store if it is not listed.

  • Assuming white bread is the obvious everyday choice

    A slice of white bread can work for a one-off tea-time treat, but the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends wholemeal or brown bread for everyday use.

    For your regular bread routine, compare these types too and check the fibre per 100 g on the label.

  • Skipping the allergen information

    Ingredients vary from one loaf to another. As well as wheat and gluten, AH Wit heel lists soya; the words ‘white bread’ do not tell you which allergens are in another product.

    Before packing it, read the current label for the bread you have chosen and take your child’s needs and the school’s requirements into account.

  • Buying more bread than you need

    If you only need bread for a small occasion, a whole loaf may be left uneaten.

    Choose half or whole according to how much you will use, and only freeze portions in line with the guidance for that particular bread.

Brands to explore

These supermarket ranges give you a starting point for comparing white breads. Check the slice thickness, ingredients and allergens for the loaf you choose.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn shows several white breads online, including AH Wit heel.

  • AH Wit heel lists its ingredients and allergens; it contains wheat, gluten and soya, among other ingredients.
  • The term ‘whole’ does not confirm that the bread is medium-sliced.

Jumbo

Jumbo stocks products including Casino wit half and publishes nutritional information for individual white breads.

  • A standard white bread described by Jumbo lists 2.4 g of fibre per 100 g, so you can compare this value with the labels on other breads.
  • Jumbo previously listed the white bread with extra fibre as no longer available, so do not count on it as a regular option.

Lidl

Lidl provides information about its freshly baked bread range, including ingredients and allergens.

  • The separate ingredient information can help you check a specific freshly baked product.
  • According to Lidl, the range varies by store; freshly baked rolls are not necessarily sliced white bread.

ALDI

ALDI stocks fresh white bread in half and whole sizes.

  • The two sizes let you choose according to how much bread you expect to use.
  • Check the slice thickness and allergen information for the specific loaf separately.

PLUS

PLUS stocks white breads in different shapes and sizes, including Casino wit half.

  • The category makes it easier to compare bread shapes and half or whole sizes.
  • A sliced white party loaf from PLUS is par-baked bread; it does not confirm that an everyday white loaf is medium-sliced.

Dirk

Dirk stocks white breads from Bakker van der Akker, including Casino wit half and whole.

  • The half and whole options shown let you choose a size that suits how much you will use.
  • Check whether the exact product is sliced and which allergens are listed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is white bread a good choice every day?

For everyday bread, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends wholemeal or brown bread rather than white bread. If you choose white bread for a one-off tea-time treat, also consider the ingredients and what you serve at other bread times.

How can I tell whether white bread is medium-sliced?

Check the slice thickness for the exact loaf on the packaging, or ask in store. ‘Half’ and ‘whole’ describe the size of the loaf, while ‘sliced’ on its own does not tell you how thick each slice is.

Does ordinary white bread contain gluten?

The white breads from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that were checked contain wheat and gluten. Always check the current label for the bread you are buying; AH Wit heel, for example, also lists soya.

How can I check whether white bread contains iodised salt?

Look for baker’s salt or iodised salt in the ingredients list for the specific bread. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Wit heel, but you cannot assume another bread has the same ingredients.