Who is it practical for to stock up on bread?

Households that buy several loaves at once

When choosing between different loaf sizes, the weight and number of slices can help you work out how much bread you’re actually bringing home.

Households that freeze bread

If you won’t use it all within a few days, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing bread in portions straight after you buy it, so you can take out only what you need each time.

Shoppers comparing ingredients and nutritional value

If you eat bread regularly or have an allergy, check the fibre per 100 g, ingredients and allergens for your chosen variety on the packaging.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how much bread you can store and how much you use at a time. Then compare the loaf sizes and check the label for the specific variety.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should consider this?
Size and portions Compare the weight and, if stated, the number of slices in each whole loaf. If I’m buying several loaves, I want to know how many portions I’ll actually have at home. For around 45% of consumers, the amount they get is the main consideration.
Freezing Check that the loaves will fit in your freezer and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. I don’t use a whole loaf every day and want to defrost only what I need. Around 36% of consumers put avoiding waste first.
Nutritional information and allergens Check the fibre and salt per 100 g, and read the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety. When white bread is often on the table, I want to know what’s in the variety I’ve chosen. For around 19% of consumers, nutritional information and ingredients are their main concern.

Common mistakes when stocking up on bread

  • Keeping every loaf out of the freezer

    A larger stock can be difficult to use if you don’t get to the last loaves in time.

    Follow the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice and freeze bread in portions straight after you buy it. Take out only what you need each time.

  • Assuming different loaf sizes are the same

    Knowing that it’s a whole loaf doesn’t tell you how much bread or how many slices are in the pack.

    Compare the weight and stated number of slices for the varieties you’re considering.

  • Relying on the label from a previous purchase

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between types of bread, and product information may change.

    Check the packaging for the exact variety every time you buy it, especially if you need to avoid an allergen.

Brands and types of bread compared

Albert Heijn

AH Wit heel is a whole white wheat loaf; Albert Heijn states that it contains around 22 slices.

  • For this variety, Albert Heijn lists 1,6 g of fibre per 100 g and provides freezing advice.
  • Check the current packaging, as product information may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit is a whole white tiger loaf.

  • For this variety, Jumbo states that it contains around 23 portions and 2,3 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Compare it with other white tiger loaves; don’t assume it’s the same as a standard white tin loaf.

Lidl

Lidl describes Casino wit as a square 800 g white loaf.

  • The stated weight makes it easier to compare loaf sizes.
  • Check the packaging of the loaf you choose for its ingredients and storage instructions.

Aldi

ALDI describes Wit brood as a whole white tin loaf with a soft crumb.

  • The type of bread and whole-loaf size are clearly stated.
  • Check the weight and nutritional information on the packaging before comparing varieties.

Plus

PLUS Boeren wit heel is a whole 800 g white wheat loaf.

  • For this variety, PLUS lists the ingredients and allergens, 2,4 g of fibre per 100 g, and advice on freezing.
  • Check the packaging for the exact variety if ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.

Dirk

Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel is a whole white tiger loaf available from Dirk.

  • The product name makes it clear that this is a whole white tiger loaf.
  • Check the weight, ingredients and storage instructions on the packaging of the loaf you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I store several white loaves?

Freeze any bread you won’t use soon in portions straight after you buy it. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says you can then take out only what you need each time. Also follow the instructions on the packaging for your chosen variety.

Can I tell from the name whether white bread contains iodised salt?

No. The name ‘white bread’ doesn’t tell you which type of salt is used in the variety you’ve chosen. Check the ingredients list; for example, Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for AH Wit heel.

How do I compare the nutritional value of white bread?

Compare the same values per 100 g on the packaging, such as fibre and salt. Also read the ingredients and allergens for each variety; don’t rely on the information for a different loaf.