Who is this choice for?

Student making several meals from one loaf

You use white bread for sandwiches, a fried-egg sandwich or fried bread, and want to avoid having slices left over. Albert Heijn says you can freeze AH Wit heel on the day you buy it.

Toastie and snack maker

You want slices that fit in your toastie maker and are still usable if you don’t eat bread every day. Jumbo lists a shelf life of 10+ days for its Tosti Brood Wit Half; you’ll need to check the shape and thickness of the slices on the loaf itself.

Fan of a crisp crust

You’re looking for more crust for a hot sandwich or substantial fillings. Albert Heijn describes AH Tijger wit heel as bread with a crisp tiger crust. You’ll need to check separately whether the slices can hold your fillings.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with what you’ll make with the bread and how much you’ll use. Then check the slices themselves: the name of the loaf or a description of its crust won’t tell you how thick each slice is.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Portions and food waste Check how many slices you’ll use and follow the freezing instructions on the packaging. If I’m eating alone, I want to be able to save the rest of a whole loaf for another meal. Around 46% of consumers prioritise reducing food waste.
Toasties and hot snacks Check the thickness and size of the slices to make sure they fit your toastie maker; if you only use it occasionally, also check the stated shelf life. For my toasties, I want slices that fit in the appliance and won’t be left unused. Around 36% of consumers prioritise bread that works for hot snacks.
Crust and fillings Check the crust and see whether the slice holds together with the fillings you want to use. For a generously filled sandwich, I want a crisp crust, but I also want to see how sturdy the slice is. This matters most to around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming toastie or tiger bread comes in thick slices

    A name that suggests how the bread is used or describes its crust doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are. They may not be what you need for substantial fillings or your toastie maker.

    Check the side of the packaging or ask the bakery counter about the slicing setting. Try one loaf before buying several for the same purpose.

  • Not having a plan for leftover bread

    A whole loaf is less suitable for a single meal if you can’t use the remaining slices in time.

    Choose an amount that suits your meals. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that the whole white loaves covered in their product information can be frozen on the day of purchase; follow the instructions on your own packaging.

  • Assuming all white bread contains iodised salt

    Salt labelling varies from product to product. The Dutch agreement on bakers’ salt describes the promotion of iodised salt in bread-making; it doesn’t list the ingredients of every individual loaf.

    Read the ingredients list on the bread you’re buying if the use of iodised salt matters to your choice.

  • Assuming all white bread has the same nutritional information

    Nutritional values can vary even within the white bread category. A crisp crust or a toastie label tells you nothing about the amount of fibre per 100 g.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g if fibre or salt is a factor in your choice.

Brands to compare for white bread

Albert Heijn

AH Wit heel and AH Tijger wit heel show the difference between a regular white loaf and a tiger-crust variety.

  • Albert Heijn says you can freeze AH Wit heel on the day you buy it.
  • The description of the crisp crust on AH Tijger wit heel doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers regular white bread, Casino Wit Brood Half and Tosti Brood Wit Half, among other options.

  • Jumbo lists a shelf life of 10+ days for Tosti Brood Wit Half, compared with 1+ day for the regular white bread covered in the product information.
  • That shelf life doesn’t tell you whether the slices are thick enough for your fillings or toastie maker.

PLUS

PLUS Boeren wit heel is a whole white loaf with storage advice available.

  • PLUS advises freezing it on the day you buy it and using it within one month.
  • Check the slices themselves if you’re looking for bread that can hold substantial fillings.

Lidl

Lidl lists an 800 g white loaf that is only available in store.

  • When you visit the store, you can check the packaging to assess the slices.
  • The stated weight doesn’t tell you how thick an individual slice is.

ALDI

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

  • The description is useful if you’re looking for a soft crumb.
  • A soft crumb doesn’t prove that the slices are sturdy enough for generous fillings.

Dirk

Dirk includes white bread in its bread range.

  • Its range gives you the option to compare white bread with other types of bread.
  • Check the slices on the loaf you choose before assuming they’re suitable for a toastie or substantial fillings.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘toastie bread’ or ‘tiger bread’ mean the slices are thick?

No, those descriptions don’t indicate a particular slice thickness. Check the slices on the packaging or ask the bakery counter about the slicing setting if thickness matters for your fillings or toastie maker.

Can I freeze a whole loaf of white bread if I only use a few slices?

According to their product information, you can freeze the whole white loaves covered in the information from Albert Heijn and PLUS on the day you buy them. Both advise using them within one month; follow the instructions on your own packaging.

Does white bread always contain iodised bakers’ salt?

Don’t assume so without checking. The Dutch agreement on bakers’ salt describes the promotion of iodised salt in bread-making; check the ingredients list for the specific loaf to see what it contains.

How do I compare the fibre in white bread?

Compare the amount of fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information for the products you’re considering. If fibre matters for your bread-based meals, you could also check the information for wholemeal or brown bread; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises replacing white bread with these types of bread as much as possible.