For an Easter lunch with picky eaters and guests who prefer wholemeal, offering white bread alongside a clearly labelled wholemeal option is usually clearer than trying to find one loaf that is a compromise for everyone. For example, serve white rolls alongside fine wholemeal bread or wholemeal rolls. Check each product’s name, ingredients, allergens and available pack sizes. If wholemeal matters to you, don’t rely on a dark colour or seeds alone.
You want to offer a familiar white option without limiting guests who prefer wholemeal to the same type of bread. Serving white bread or white rolls alongside a clearly labelled wholemeal product gives both preferences their own place at the table.
If a wholemeal option matters to your guests, check the product description and nutritional information. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that wholemeal bread contains plenty of fibre, vitamins and minerals; nutritional values can vary between products.
Offering separate white and wholemeal rolls lets guests choose for themselves. Jumbo, for example, sells white and wholemeal rolls, while PLUS lists individual wholemeal Kaiser rolls. Check which types and quantities are available at your shop.
First, decide whether you need both white bread and a clearly identifiable wholemeal option for the table. Then choose the bread shape and quantity to suit the number of guests and how you plan to serve it.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| A soft, familiar type of bread | Check whether you’re choosing white bread or white rolls, and which bread shape is available. | If my guests want a light, familiar type of bread, I’d rather have something white on the table too. Around 33% of consumers would say this is their main concern when buying bread. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ and, when comparing similar products, compare the fibre content per 100 g. | For guests specifically looking for a wholemeal option, I don’t want to have to rely on colour or seeds. Around 42% of consumers would put this clear wholemeal choice first. |
| Portions and availability | Check whether you’re buying a whole loaf, half a loaf or individual rolls, and see what your local branch stocks. | When I’m serving a group, I want to be able to buy the right quantities without relying on one particular bread shape. Portions and availability would be the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
A dark colour, seeds or the word ‘multigrain’ is not the same as a product being explicitly labelled wholemeal. This distinction matters if you’re specifically buying a wholemeal option.
Read the product name and ingredients on the packaging. If you want to compare fibre content, use the same measure for similar products: per 100 g.
When you’re planning a lunch, the types and quantities available at your shop can make a difference, especially if you’re buying rolls. Lidl says its fresh bread range may vary by branch.
Check what your local branch has available before Easter lunch, particularly if you need a specific bread shape or quantity.
If your preferred type isn’t available, you may need to make an extra trip to another shop or adjust your lunch plans.
The general term ‘bakers’ salt’ doesn’t necessarily tell you what iodine information applies to the bread you’re serving.
If this matters to your choice, check the label on the exact product or ask the retailer for product-specific information.
These shops offer different types of bread that you can compare. Before Easter lunch, always check the product and the range at the shop where you plan to buy it.
Albert Heijn lists products online including tiger wholemeal bread and OerDesem wholemeal bread.
Jumbo’s online bread category includes white bread, wholemeal bread, and white and wholemeal rolls.
Lidl lists white, brown, multigrain and wholemeal bread, among other types, and displays a fibre rating on packaged loaves.
ALDI’s daily fresh bread range includes white bread, fine wholemeal bread and wholemeal rolls.
PLUS lists white and wholemeal bread categories, as well as individual wholemeal Kaiser rolls.
Dirk lists bread categories including white, wholemeal, multigrain and sourdough.
These products offer two separate routes for Easter lunch: two types of bread sold as ‘whole wheat’ and white baguettes. If you specifically want a product labelled ‘volkoren’ in the Netherlands, check the packaging for that wording; the white baguettes are not a wholemeal option.
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A whole round loaf to serve as a separate bread option at lunch. The product name says ‘whole wheat’ and the product information lists wholemeal wheat flour; check the Dutch labelling on the packaging if you’re specifically looking for wholemeal bread.
The loaf weighs 550 g and needs to be baked before serving. Follow the packaging instructions for preparation.
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These flatbreads provide individual portions for guests who prefer this type of bread. The product information lists wholemeal wheat flour; check the Dutch packaging if the ‘volkoren’ label is important to your choice.
The pack contains six flatbreads, weighing 330 g in total. The product information lists 6 g of fibre per 100 g; check the packaging for allergen information too.
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These white baguettes are a good fit for the white bread option at Easter lunch. For guests who prefer wholemeal, you’ll also need a separate product clearly labelled as wholemeal.
The pack contains two part-baked baguettes, weighing 300 g in total. Check the packaging for preparation instructions and allergen information.
No. If you specifically want wholemeal bread for Easter lunch, look for the word ‘wholemeal’ on the product and read the packaging. Colour, seeds and the word ‘multigrain’ don’t tell you for certain on their own.
For example, serve white rolls alongside fine wholemeal bread or wholemeal rolls, so guests can choose for themselves. Choose the quantities and bread shapes to suit your group; serving two types also takes up table space and may leave you with leftovers.
Check the packaging or product information for the exact variety you’re buying. For example, the information for a PLUS wholemeal Kaiser roll doesn’t automatically apply to other rolls or the entire range.
Don’t assume every branch has the same fresh range: Lidl says it can vary from shop to shop. Check with your local branch in advance if you need a particular type or quantity for Easter lunch.
