Who is this choice relevant to?

Budget-conscious brunch host

You want to serve white bread to several guests, so you compare not only the price per loaf but also the size and, where available, the price per kilogram.

A small brunch with minimal leftovers

You expect to need only a limited number of slices, especially if you’re serving other dishes too. A half loaf or frozen portions may be a better fit for your plans.

A host who checks ingredients

You’re mindful of your guests’ food allergies, so you check the current ingredients and allergen information for every loaf you plan to serve.

What should you look for when buying?

First work out how much bread you need, then compare loaves in a suitable size. Check ingredients and allergens separately: a bread’s name alone doesn’t tell you enough.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Cost of the bread Compare whole loaves with whole loaves and half loaves with half loaves; use the price per kilogram when the weight and comparable product information are available. If I’m serving plain white bread to several guests, I want to know how much bread I’ll get for my money. Around 42% of consumers put this cost consideration first.
Quantity and leftovers Check whether a half loaf will be enough and whether you can freeze any unused slices in portions as soon as you buy the bread. For a small brunch, I don’t want to be left with a large amount of bread. Getting the quantity right matters most to around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the latest allergen information; compare fibre per 100 g if it’s relevant to your choice of bread. If I’m also shopping for guests with specific dietary requirements, I need to know what’s in the bread. This is the first consideration for around 25% of consumers.

Common considerations

  • Assuming the lowest price per loaf is also the lowest price per kilogram

    Two whole loaves can weigh different amounts. Looking at the price per loaf alone won’t tell you which one is better value per kilogram.

    Use the price per loaf to plan your immediate spend, and compare the price per kilogram when it’s available for the loaves you’re considering.

  • Buying more whole bread than you’ll serve

    If you’re serving other dishes too, a whole loaf may be too much for a small group.

    Match the quantity to the number of guests. Consider a half loaf, or freeze a whole loaf in portions after you buy it.

  • Relying on the bread’s name to check for allergens

    The name ‘white bread’ doesn’t tell you which allergens a specific product contains or may contain.

    Check the current packaging or product information for each loaf before buying it for guests with a food allergy.

  • Choosing white bread without checking its fibre content

    If you also want to consider fibre content, the colour or shape of a loaf is no substitute for its nutritional information.

    Compare the fibre per 100 g on the packaging of the loaves you’re considering.

Supermarkets to help you choose

The range can help you choose between a simple whole loaf, a different type of bread or rolls. For your own brunch, check the size and current product information for the bread you’re considering.

Albert Heijn

The bread range includes white artisan-style loaves and tiger white bread, so you can compare different types.

  • Offers several types of white bread to compare by shape and use.
  • Check the size and weight of each loaf before comparing it with an alternative.

Jumbo

Offers white bread in whole and half sizes, which is useful when you’re choosing an amount to suit your group.

  • A price per kilogram is also listed for the whole white loaf described.
  • If you have an allergy, check the information for the specific loaf: the white bread described contains wheat.

Lidl

The oven-fresh range is particularly worth considering if you’d rather serve white rolls or crusty rolls than a sliced whole loaf.

  • A separate choice of rolls could work well for a brunch where guests can help themselves.
  • Lidl says its range varies by store; if you need a large quantity, ask your local shop what’s available.

ALDI

Its fresh daily bread range includes whole white loaves, white rolls and farmhouse tiger white bread.

  • You can consider a simple whole white loaf alongside other types of bread for your brunch.
  • Check the weight of your chosen loaf if you want to compare the quantity with another product.

PLUS

The online bread range includes casino white, round white and tiger white bread.

  • PLUS provides product information and advice on freezing at home for its whole PLUS Casino white loaf.
  • Check the information for the variety you actually choose to find out about its ingredients and allergens.

Dirk

Under the Bakker van der Akker name, it offers round white, casino white and farmhouse tiger white bread, among other options.

  • The different types let you choose between everyday slices and a different look for the table.
  • Compare the weight when looking at these loaves alongside white bread from other shops.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I store white bread after Easter brunch?

It’s best to freeze any bread you won’t use soon in portions. According to the Voedingscentrum’s storage guide, opened white bread keeps for 2–4 days in a kitchen cupboard and 1–3 months in the freezer. Throw away any mouldy bread.

Can I tell which allergens white bread contains from its name?

No. Always check the latest allergen information for the specific product. According to their product information, the white breads described from Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat; also check which other allergens are listed on the packaging you choose.

Does all white bread in the Netherlands contain iodine?

Don’t assume that every loaf has the same ingredients. According to the Voedingscentrum, whether iodine has been added to bread in the Netherlands depends on the use of baker’s salt; check the ingredients of the bread you buy.

Can I order white rolls in advance for a large Easter brunch?

Ask the shop where you plan to buy them. Lidl advises customers who need large quantities to contact their local store about ordering options.