Which type of bread is right for you?

For generously topped sandwiches

If you want thicker slices for sandwiches or savoury snacks, look for a stated slice thickness or choose a whole loaf that you can slice yourself.

For lunch with guests

If you’d rather spend less time slicing just before serving, pre-sliced party bread can be handy. If you’re choosing bake-at-home bread, check how long it takes to prepare.

If you compare food labels

If ingredients, allergens or nutritional information matter to you, compare the product labels. For each loaf, check whether baker’s salt is listed in the ingredients.

What should you look for when choosing?

Before Easter lunch, decide what matters most to you: choosing your own slice thickness, having less to do when serving, or knowing more about the ingredients and nutritional value.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Thick slices for toppings Look for a stated slice thickness, or choose a whole or unsliced loaf. Chaupain specifies 18 mm for its pre-sliced bake-at-home bread; this measurement doesn’t automatically apply to supermarket bread. If I want generous toppings, I need to be able to choose how thick my bread is. For around 42% of consumers, that satisfying thickness is the top priority.
Convenience when serving Check whether the bread is pre-sliced and whether it still needs baking. PLUS says its sliced white party bread takes 6–8 minutes to bake. If guests are arriving at different times, I want to serve the bread without having to slice it and fit the baking time into my plans. For around 33% of consumers, convenience comes first.
Ingredients and nutritional value Read the latest nutritional information and ingredients list, including details about fibre, allergens and baker’s salt. Don’t assume that all white bread has the same ingredients. If I’m serving bread to other guests too, I want to be able to check which ingredients and allergens it contains. For roughly 25% of consumers, checking the label is their main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming pre-sliced bread is thickly sliced

    A pack may say that the bread is sliced without specifying the thickness. Names such as casino, toastie and round white bread don’t tell you how thick the slices are either.

    If a particular thickness matters, check whether it’s stated or slice a whole or unsliced loaf yourself.

  • Assuming bake-at-home bread is ready to serve

    Sliced party bread may still need baking. PLUS says its white party bread takes 6–8 minutes to prepare.

    Read the instructions in advance and leave room in the oven if you’re preparing other lunch dishes at the same time.

  • Assuming all white bread contains baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt in bread isn’t compulsory. So you can’t assume it’s been used just from the type of bread.

    If the use of baker’s salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients list of the bread you’re planning to buy.

  • Assuming white and wholemeal bread contain the same amount of fibre

    According to the Voedingscentrum, white bread contains fewer nutrients than wholemeal bread; wholemeal and brown bread provide more fibre.

    Choose white bread for the type or taste you want, and add a wholemeal or brown option to the table if you like.

Brands and ranges to explore

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s white bread range includes whole and unsliced loaves, which are worth exploring if you want to cut thicker slices yourself.

  • The range includes AH Vloerbrood wit heel, AH Tijger wit heel and an unsliced Liefde & Passie loaf.
  • For a sliced option, check the product information or packaging if slice thickness is a deciding factor.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers several types of white bread, including casino and toastie loaves, as well as loaves sold whole.

  • You can weigh up a pre-sliced option against a whole loaf that you slice yourself.
  • A name such as ‘toastie’ or ‘casino’ doesn’t specify a particular slice thickness.

PLUS

PLUS offers several types of white bread, as well as sliced white party bread that still needs baking.

  • PLUS Partybrood wit gesneden comes with preparation instructions, so you can plan when to bake it.
  • Check the slice thickness separately: ‘sliced’ doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are.

Lidl

Lidl is a good option if you want to choose bread in store for Easter lunch.

  • As well as packaged white bread, Lidl describes a range of freshly baked bread.
  • Lidl says its fresh bread range may vary between stores, so check what’s available in store if you’re looking for a particular type.

White bread products at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Does pre-sliced white bread also mean the slices are thick?

No. ‘Pre-sliced’ doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are. If a particular thickness matters for your Easter lunch, look for a measurement on the pack or choose a whole loaf that you can slice yourself. For example, Chaupain specifies 18 mm for a particular pre-sliced bake-at-home bread.

When should you choose a whole or unsliced white loaf?

Choose a whole or unsliced white loaf if you want to decide how thick to cut the slices for sandwiches or snacks. Albert Heijn offers these types of loaf, and Jumbo lists whole loaves alongside sliced options. Just remember that you’ll need to slice it yourself.

Does sliced white party bread need baking?

It depends on the product: sliced doesn’t automatically mean ready to serve. PLUS Partybrood wit gesneden is listed as taking 6–8 minutes to bake. Read the instructions on the pack before planning your Easter lunch.

Does all white bread contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt in bread isn’t compulsory. Check the ingredients list to see whether the bread you’ve chosen is made with it.

What should you check in the nutritional information and allergen details?

Check the latest packaging for the specific loaf to find its ingredients, allergens and nutritional value. PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for its sliced white party bread. If fibre matters for your lunch, compare other types of bread too: according to the Voedingscentrum, white bread contains fewer nutrients than wholemeal bread.