Making lunches for several days
You use bread for several lunches and want as little as possible to go to waste. A whole loaf is a good fit if you can freeze the portions you have left.
Which option suits you?
Buying lunch for today
You need one or a few rolls and don’t want to store a whole loaf. Individual white rolls suit this kind of lunch, but check whether they’re ready to eat.
Comparing labels
You want white bread, but you also take fibre, salt, ingredients and allergens into account. Compare the nutritional information for the exact products rather than relying on their names alone.
What should you look for in white bread for lunch?
Work out how much bread you’ll need for your upcoming lunches. Then choose between a whole loaf and individual portions, and check the nutritional information and preparation instructions for your chosen product.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important to? |
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| Bread for several lunches | Check the pack size, how many portions you’ll use and whether you can freeze the rest. | If I take sandwiches with me on several days, I want to be able to use the whole loaf. For around 42% of consumers, using up the bread is the top priority. |
| Ready to eat, with little left over | Check how many rolls are in the pack and whether they’re ready to eat or need to be baked first. | A whole loaf isn’t much use for one lunch if I then have to store the rest. Individual portions are the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information and ingredients | Check the fibre and salt per 100 g, the ingredients and the allergens for the exact product. | I want to know what’s in my bread before choosing between products. For around 25% of consumers, the label matters most. |
Common mistakes
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Buying a whole loaf without a plan for the rest
A large loaf is less suitable for a single lunch if the remaining slices are left uneaten or go stale.
Divide the loaf into portions after buying it, and freeze any you won’t use in time.
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Assuming all white bread is the same
Ingredients, allergens and nutritional values can vary between products. A name or the colour of the bread won’t tell you what’s on the label.
Check the allergens and nutritional information per 100 g for the exact product, especially if a particular ingredient affects your choice.
Brands with relevant white bread options
These supermarkets offer different types of bread. Compare the exact product and its label, rather than the name of the shop alone.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes AH Wit heel as a whole white wheat loaf that can be eaten straight away or frozen.
- The product information lists around 22 slices, iodised salt and 1.6 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Wit heel.
- This information applies to this loaf; check the label of the product you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists several types of its own-brand white bread, including casino, round, toast and tiger bread.
- The different types of bread give you options for choosing a size to suit your lunch.
- Check which product is available when you do your shopping.
Lidl
Lidl lists white bread and 800 g casino white bread in its range.
- The stated weight helps you work out how much bread you’ll be bringing home for your lunches.
- Check which product is available in your local store and read the packaging for product information.
ALDI
ALDI offers, among other things, a single white Kaiser roll for a lunch with one roll.
- Buying one roll means you don’t have to take home a whole loaf for a single lunch.
- Check the preparation instructions and ingredients before buying.
PLUS
PLUS stocks a range of bread and provides ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for individual products.
- The product information lets you compare specific products.
- Check the product description on the label: bread shown in a white bread search result may be labelled as brown wheat bread.
Dirk
Dirk lists products such as Bakker van der Akker Boeren tiger white whole loaf, described as bread for breakfast or lunch.
- This whole loaf is a good fit if you’re planning several lunches with sandwiches.
- Consider whether you’ll use up a whole loaf and check the product information in store.
White rolls and baguettes on Joybuy
These individual white rolls and baguettes are suited to a lunch in portions or a sandwich. When choosing, check the number of items, the pack weight and whether they need to be prepared.
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g'woon white rolls, 4 pack, 300 g
Four individual rolls are a good choice if you want to divide your lunches into portions. Check the packaging to see if they’re ready to eat, and read the allergen information if it’s important to your choice.
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g'woon white baguettes, 2 pack, 300 g
Two baguettes are a good choice if you want individual portions for lunch. Check the preparation instructions and ingredients on the packaging before using them.
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G'woon white rustic baguette, 250 g
This 250 g baguette is designed as a base for a sandwich. Check whether it needs to be baked, and read the ingredients and allergens on the label.
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g'woon white baguette, 220 g
This 220 g baguette can be used as a base for a sandwich. It needs to be baked, so allow time for oven preparation and follow the instructions on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose a whole white loaf instead of individual rolls?
Choose a whole white loaf if you’ll use it for several lunches and can store or freeze what’s left. For one lunch, individual rolls are often more practical if you’d otherwise have a lot of bread left over.
What should I do with bread I won’t use straight away?
Freeze the bread in portions if you don’t expect to use it in time. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging, too, so you only defrost what you need.
Can I tell from the colour of white bread whether it contains iodised salt?
No, the colour of the bread doesn’t tell you what type of salt has been used. Check the ingredients list for the exact product; for example, Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for AH Wit heel.
What if I want to consider fibre when choosing bread?
Compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutrition table for the breads you’re considering. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible; then see which product suits your lunch.