Who is this choice relevant to?

Fans of white sourdough with a crisp crust

You’re looking for white bread with a crumb and crust to suit your taste. So you want to be able to check the product details for information about the sourdough, proving time and any baker’s yeast added.

Label-conscious everyday bread shoppers

You want to compare fibre and salt, and check the ingredients and allergens. If baker’s salt matters to you, check whether it’s listed for this bread.

Shoppers considering bakery bread or bake-at-home bread

You want to know whether you need to pick up the bread in store or finish baking it at home, so it fits around your shopping and plans.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide which feature matters most for your shop. Then use the information for the specific loaf to compare different options.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important to?
Flavour, crust and sourdough Read the bread description and ingredients: what sourdough, proving time and any baker’s yeast are listed? I’m looking for white bread with a crumb and crust to suit my preferences, and I want to know how it’s made. This combination is the top priority for around 37% of consumers when choosing.
Nutritional information and allergens Compare fibre and salt per 100 g; read the allergen information and check whether baker’s salt is listed. For my everyday bread, I want to be able to weigh up the nutritional information and ingredients. Around 36% of consumers say this information is their top priority.
Availability and preparation Check whether the bread is only available in store and whether you need to finish baking it at home. If I need bread for my shop, I want to know whether I’ll need to visit a store or prepare it at home. This is the most important factor for around 27% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming sourdough bread contains no added baker’s yeast

    Bread can contain both sourdough and baker’s yeast. PLUS Korenlanders Desem Wit lists both, while Albert Heijn states that no baker’s yeast is added to AH Liefde & Passie Biologisch OerDesem blond.

    Read the full ingredients list if the presence of baker’s yeast affects your choice.

  • Judging white sourdough by its name when choosing a high-fibre option

    The word sourdough doesn’t tell you how much fibre the bread contains. So you can’t compare its fibre content with other breads based on the name alone.

    Compare the fibre per 100 g. If fibre is your main priority, include wholemeal bread in your comparison too.

  • Assuming every sourdough loaf contains baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell from the type of bread alone, even if it’s organic or artisan.

    Look for baker’s salt or iodised salt on the label, or ask which salt has been used if the bread is sold loose.

  • Assuming bakery bread can be ordered online

    Jumbo says its rustic sourdough breads can’t be ordered online. Lidl lists Rustiek wit desembrood as available in store only, so you may need to plan a visit.

    Check how you can buy the bread you’ve chosen, and look at the preparation instructions if it’s a bake-at-home product.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

The AH Liefde & Passie/OerDesem range is worth considering if you want to compare a specifically labelled white sourdough bread.

  • For AH Liefde & Passie Biologisch OerDesem blond, Albert Heijn lists a 56-hour proving process, 12% wheat sourdough, iodised salt and no added baker’s yeast.
  • This bread contains wheat and gluten. Check the latest product information and availability at your chosen store.

Jumbo

A range of rustic sourdough breads available in store, including varieties Jumbo describes as white durum and white spelt.

  • Jumbo says this bread range is made with fresh sourdough and left to prove for more than 24 hours.
  • The breads described are finished in store and, according to Jumbo, can’t be ordered online. Check the shelf label for ingredients and allergens for the variety you choose.

Lidl

An in-store option if you’re looking for white wheat sourdough bread.

  • Lidl describes Rustiek wit desembrood as white wheat sourdough bread that’s only available in store.
  • Check the latest ingredients, allergen information and nutritional details for the bread before you choose.

PLUS

An option if you want to finish baking a named white sourdough bread at home.

  • PLUS lists Korenlanders Desem Wit as a bake-at-home product and states that it contains 8% sourdough and baker’s salt.
  • The ingredients also list baker’s yeast; the bread contains wheat, rye and gluten. Follow the preparation instructions on the packaging.

Aldi

A white bread option where you’ll need to check whether the specific product is also sourdough.

  • ALDI describes Bakkersgoud Rustiek Wit as freshly baked white bread for buying in store.
  • Check the current product label to see whether this bread contains sourdough before choosing it as a white sourdough loaf.

Dirk

A bread range in which Dirk lists white bread and sourdough as categories.

  • You can search the range for bread that combines white bread with sourdough.
  • Check that the bread you choose is actually white sourdough; a general bread category doesn’t confirm this for an individual product.

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Frequently asked questions

Does sourdough bread contain no added baker’s yeast?

No. PLUS lists both 8% sourdough and baker’s yeast in Korenlanders Desem Wit, while Albert Heijn says no baker’s yeast is added to AH Liefde & Passie Biologisch OerDesem blond. Check the ingredients for the bread you want to buy.

Is white sourdough bread automatically a high-fibre choice?

No, the term sourdough doesn’t tell you how much fibre the bread contains. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g with that of other breads, including wholemeal bread, if fibre is your main priority.

Is all bread made with iodised baker’s salt?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So check the label or ask which salt has been used if the bread is sold loose, even if it’s described as organic or artisan.

Can I tell from the word sourdough that bread is gluten-free?

No. The breads mentioned from Albert Heijn and PLUS contain wheat and gluten; PLUS also lists rye. For any other bread, check the specific product description and the latest allergen information rather than relying on the word sourdough.

Does PLUS Korenlanders Desem Wit need to be baked at home?

Yes, PLUS lists Korenlanders Desem Wit as a bake-at-home product. Follow the preparation and storage instructions on the packaging of the bread you buy.