For a fakeaway night, choose medium-sliced white bread only if you can confirm the slice thickness on the packaging, shelf label or current product details. Then match the type and quantity of bread to what you’re making: a standard loaf for filled slices, bread for toasties, or bake-at-home bread if you want to use the oven. If you’re considering a higher-fibre option, compare the nutritional information for the specific product, and check the allergens and use-by date before buying.
You want slices for burgers, generously filled sandwiches or toasties, and are looking for an even, medium-thick slice. Check that description on the bread you’re actually buying; a name such as casino white bread doesn’t automatically confirm the slice thickness.
You want to use white bread, but also compare its fibre content. Check the nutritional information for standard white bread and a specific white variety with added fibre, rather than assuming all white bread is the same.
You’re buying bread for one evening and want to work out whether half a loaf will be enough. If you have slices left over, you can decide in advance which portions to freeze.
Start with how you’ll prepare the bread and the slice thickness you need. Then compare the nutritional information if fibre matters to you, and choose a pack size that suits the number of people eating.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Slice thickness and type of bread | Check whether the bread is medium-sliced and whether you’re buying a standard loaf, bread for toasties or bake-at-home bread. | For generously filled slices or toasties, I want to know what sort of slice I’m getting and how I’ll prepare the bread. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this choice. |
| Fibre | Compare the fibre content in the nutritional information per 100 g and, where shown, per portion. | I want white bread for the evening, but I also take fibre into account when choosing a variety. This is a top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Quantity and storage | Check whether half or a whole loaf will suit the number of people eating, and whether you can freeze any leftover slices. | For one evening with a small group, I don’t want to open more bread than I need. Getting the quantity right is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
Terms such as whole, half, casino or toastie bread don’t tell you how thick the slices are. You could end up with a different type of bread from the one you wanted for filled sandwiches.
Check the slice thickness on the current packaging, shelf label or product page before you choose.
The Voedingscentrum lists different fibre values for standard white bread and white bread with added fibre. These category figures aren’t nutritional values for every individual product.
Compare the nutritional information on the packaging per 100 g, and only use per-portion figures if the portions are comparable.
If you only use some of it for one evening, the remaining slices may dry out. According to the Voedingscentrum, bread dries out faster in the fridge.
Choose an amount that suits the number of people eating, and freeze any unused slices promptly.
According to brood.net, the use of iodised baker’s salt is not legally required in the Netherlands. So don’t assume that every white loaf has the same ingredients.
If you want to know which salt was used in a particular loaf, check the current product information or ask the baker or retailer.
These supermarket ranges give you options for bread type and pack size. Check separately whether the loaf you choose is medium-sliced.
Albert Heijn lists a white bread category and individual products online, including casino white bread.
Jumbo lists products including half casino white bread, half white bread with extra fibre, and half a loaf of white bread for toasties.
Lidl lists an 800 g white loaf on a product page for the Netherlands.
Aldi describes freshly baked white bread and a whole farmhouse tiger white loaf with a crisp crust.
PLUS lists various types of white bread, including farmhouse white bread and party bread that can be baked in the oven.
Dirk lists various types of bread online, in half and whole sizes.
Not always. Terms such as whole, half, casino and toastie bread don’t confirm the slice thickness. Look for an explicit description on the packaging, shelf label or current product page.
According to the Voedingscentrum, you can keep soft white bread in a kitchen cupboard for 2 to 4 days or in the freezer for 1 to 3 months. It’s best not to keep it in the fridge, as it dries out faster there; also check the product’s use-by information.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, sellers must also tell you about any allergens in unpackaged bread. Before buying, ask where you can find this information; for prepacked bread, check the label.
No. According to brood.net, the use of iodised baker’s salt is not legally required. There is an agreement on its use, but that doesn’t guarantee it’s used in every loaf. Ask for the current ingredients of a specific product.
Compare the fibre content in the nutritional information for the specific products per 100 g and, if shown, per portion. The Voedingscentrum gives figures of 1.2 g of fibre for a 45 g hand-cut slice of standard white bread and 3.2 g for a 45 g white bread roll with added fibre. These are different product types, so the figures won’t necessarily apply to the loaves you see on the shelf.
