Who is this choice relevant to?

Snack makers who like plenty of filling

Want to choose how thick to cut a slice for toppings such as egg, cheese or cold cuts? A whole casino loaf or tin loaf gives you that choice, but check in store whether it can be cut into the slices you want.

Shoppers looking for a quick lunch or toastie

Want evenly cut slices without having to do the slicing yourself? Compare pre-sliced options by their actual slice thickness, the amount of bread and the storage instructions. A name such as toastie bread doesn’t, by itself, guarantee extra-thick slices.

Bread eaters who also check nutritional information

If you’re considering white bread for everyday meals, compare the fibre and salt content per 100 g with other types of bread. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes white bread as less nutritious than wholemeal and brown bread.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to cut a thick slice yourself or would rather have evenly cut slices ready to use. Then consider how much bread you need and check the label if nutritional information matters to you.

What to consider What to check before buying Who should pay particular attention?
Slice thickness and firmness Check whether you can cut a whole loaf to your preferred thickness, or ask what slicing options the shop offers. For pre-sliced bread, check the actual slice thickness. For a generously topped snack, I want to choose the thickness myself, even if slicing takes extra time. Around 46% of consumers prioritise having control over slicing.
Convenience and storage Compare whole and pre-sliced bread, and read the storage instructions for the product you choose. When I’m making a quick lunch or toastie, evenly cut slices matter more to me than choosing the thickness myself. For around 27% of consumers, convenience is the main priority.
Nutritional information Compare fibre and salt per 100 g, and check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. If I eat bread regularly, I also want to know what’s in my usual choice. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this nutritional information.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming casino white bread is always thickly sliced

    Casino describes the shape of a loaf, not the thickness of individual slices. A product photo doesn’t give you a reliable indication of slice thickness either.

    Check pre-sliced bread before buying, or choose a whole loaf if you want to decide on the thickness yourself.

  • Choosing based only on the texture you want for a snack

    The ingredients matter too if you eat bread regularly. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, white bread contains fewer nutrients than wholemeal and brown bread.

    For everyday meals, compare the fibre and salt per 100 g in the types of bread you’re considering.

  • Relying on an old ingredients list

    PLUS says product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change. So a product page you looked at previously may not match the packaging of the loaf you buy.

    When you buy it, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current label.

  • Buying a whole loaf without checking how to store it

    Slicing it yourself lets you control the thickness, but you should also think about how you’ll use the rest. For PLUS Casino white, whole loaf, PLUS advises freezing it at home on the day of purchase and using it within one month.

    Read the storage instructions for your loaf and decide how much you want to slice straight away.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

A useful place to compare different types of white bread, including casino and toastie bread.

  • Albert Heijn has an online category for white bread and lists toastie bread among its options.
  • Check the slice thickness of the specific product; the name alone doesn’t guarantee it.

Jumbo

A range of bread to browse when comparing different types.

  • Jumbo describes its bread range as extensive.
  • A wide range doesn’t tell you how thick a particular white loaf is sliced; check the loaf you choose individually.

Lidl

Worth considering if you’re looking for a white, square casino loaf.

  • Lidl describes its Casino white bread as a square loaf weighing 800 g.
  • The shape and weight don’t tell you how thick the slices are.

ALDI

A range where you can compare whole casino white bread with other types of white bread.

  • ALDI lists whole casino white bread and whole white bread in its fresh daily range.
  • Check whether the loaf you choose can be cut to your preferred thickness.

PLUS

An option for assessing a whole white casino loaf by its format and label information.

  • PLUS provides ingredients, nutritional information and storage instructions for its whole Casino white loaf.
  • PLUS warns that product information can change, so check the label on the loaf you buy.

Dirk

A useful place to look for a whole white casino loaf.

  • Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Casino white, whole loaf.
  • To get the thick slice you want, check whether the loaf can be sliced in store or at home.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘thick cut’ always mean the same slice thickness for white bread?

Don’t assume the term refers to one standard thickness. Check the slices of a pre-sliced loaf, or choose a whole loaf if you want to decide how thick to cut it yourself.

Can I freeze a whole white casino loaf?

For PLUS Casino white, whole loaf, you can follow PLUS’s instructions: freeze it at home on the day you buy it and use it within one month. For other loaves, check the instructions on the packaging.

What if fibre matters more to me than a thick slice of white bread?

Compare wholemeal and brown bread too. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, white bread contains fewer nutrients and isn’t included in the Wheel of Five. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g when weighing up different types of bread.