Who might be interested in this bread?

If you want seeds with your soup

You want white bread with visible seeds alongside your pea soup. Check the product description and ingredients list to see which seeds the bread actually contains; the name ‘multiseed’ alone doesn’t tell you exactly.

If you’re comparing the fibre content of different breads

You prefer white bread but want to compare its fibre content. Use the nutrition information per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible; adding seeds doesn’t make white bread wholemeal.

If you need to check allergens

If gluten, sesame or soya are a concern for you, the name of the bread isn’t enough. Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact product, even if it’s labelled ‘gluten-free’.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the type of bread you want to eat with your pea soup. Then check the ingredients, nutrition information and any storage instructions for the specific product to see whether it meets your other requirements.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Seeds and texture Check the ingredients list to see which seeds have been added, and make sure the product description says it’s white bread. With hearty pea soup, I want bread with a noticeable amount of seeds while keeping a white bread base. Texture is the top priority for around 45% of consumers.
Fibre and type of bread Compare fibre per 100 g and check whether the bread is white, brown or wholemeal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible. If fibre matters more to me than my preference for white bread, I want to compare other types of bread too. This is the top consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Allergens and storage Check the allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen; if it’s a frozen product, check the storage and defrosting instructions too. I need to be able to check whether the bread fits my allergen requirements and whether I can defrost it in time. For an estimated 22% of consumers, this is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘multiseed’ means wholemeal

    White bread can contain seeds without being wholemeal. If you mainly want to compare types of bread by fibre content, the name alone isn’t enough.

    Read the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g with that of the other types of bread you’re considering.

  • Looking only at the visible seeds

    The white multiseed breads from Jumbo and PLUS included in this comparison also list allergens. A product name doesn’t tell you all the ingredients or potential allergens.

    Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying.

  • Treating frozen rolls like fresh bread

    The gluten-free Odenwald seeded roll is a frozen product, so you’ll need to factor in defrosting time before serving it with pea soup.

    Before buying, read the storage and defrosting instructions on the pack and plan when you’ll use it accordingly.

    The roll takes around three hours to defrost; once defrosted, the product information says it can be kept for up to two days.

Relevant brands and shops to compare

These shops offer types of bread that may help you decide what to serve with pea soup. Always check the specific product you want to buy for its ingredients and allergens.

Albert Heijn

The white bread category includes options such as sesame bread and multiseed bread.

  • AH Liefde & Passie Meerzaden and AH Rond wit sesam are examples of different types of bread in the category.
  • Check current availability and ingredients for each product; a previously listed AH Meerzadenbroodje wit was no longer in the range.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s Boeren Licht Meerzaden is a whole white wheat loaf with seeds.

  • The product information lets you compare ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • This bread lists wheat, gluten, sesame and soya; check the current label if any of these allergens are relevant to you.

PLUS

PLUS Rustiek meerzadenbroodje wit is described as a white wheat and rye roll with toasted seeds.

  • The nutrition information per 100 g gives you a basis for comparing fibre and salt with other rolls.
  • The roll lists wheat, rye and sesame, among other ingredients; check the current packaging before buying.

ALDI

The bread range includes options such as white bread and multigrain bread.

  • You can compare different types of bread with your preference for white bread in mind.
  • Check the label on the specific bread for the grains, seeds and allergens it contains.

Lidl

Lidl describes its Steenoven baguette meergranen as a white multigrain baguette with seeds.

  • A baguette gives you a different style of bread to consider serving with your soup.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the product you pick up in store.

Dirk

The bread category includes options such as white, multigrain and multiseed bread.

  • Bakker van der Akker Boeren meerzaden heel is one specific option to consider by type of bread.
  • Check the label on the bread you choose for full ingredients and allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

Is white multiseed bread automatically wholemeal?

No. PLUS describes its Rustiek meerzadenbroodje wit as white wheat and rye bread with toasted seeds. Read the product description to find out what type of bread it is; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal or brown bread is the recommended alternative to white bread.

What should I check if I need to avoid gluten or other allergens?

Check the current allergen information for the exact bread. Jumbo Boeren Licht Meerzaden lists wheat, gluten, sesame and soya; the Odenwald seeded roll, which is described as gluten-free, also lists sesame and soya. So ‘gluten-free’ doesn’t mean a product is free from all other allergens.

Does a gluten-free frozen roll need to be defrosted first?

For Odenwald Bakery Glutenvrij Ovaal Wit Broodje met Zaden, the product information recommends defrosting for around three hours at room temperature and keeping it for up to two days once defrosted. Follow the instructions on the pack you buy.

How can I tell whether bread contains iodised salt?

Check the ingredients list for the specific bread to see whether it mentions iodised salt. The words ‘white’ or ‘multiseed’ alone won’t tell you which salt has been used in that product.