Who is this bread choice relevant to?

Breakfast lovers making a warm toastie

You want evenly cut, square slices for a toastie or croque monsieur. Albert Heijn describes its white toastie bread as suitable for these hot dishes; the name alone doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are.

Breakfast lovers who want to cut their own thick slices

You want to choose the slice thickness to suit generous or juicy savoury fillings. A whole loaf gives you that choice only if it’s actually unsliced, so check before you buy.

Breakfast lovers comparing labels

As well as the shape of the loaf, you check the ingredients, allergens, fibre and salt per 100 g. The Dutch Nutrition Centre points out that white bread contains fewer nutrients than wholemeal and brown bread.

What should you look for in white bread for a savoury breakfast?

First decide whether you mainly want evenly cut toastie slices or would prefer to choose the thickness yourself. Then compare the labels on the types of bread that might suit your breakfast.

White toastie bread

Choose this for: a warm toastie when you want evenly cut, square slices; Albert Heijn recommends its toastie bread for this.

Bear in mind: the product name doesn’t confirm how thick the pre-cut slices are.

White casino loaf

Choose this for: sandwiches with cold savoury fillings if you like the regular loaf shape; PLUS and Dirk, among others, list a whole white casino loaf.

Bear in mind: ‘casino’ describes the shape of the loaf, not the thickness of the slices. Also check whether the whole loaf has already been sliced.

Whole rustic white loaf

Choose this for: slices cut to your preferred thickness, provided you buy an unsliced loaf; ALDI, for example, lists a whole rustic white loaf.

Bear in mind: cutting it yourself takes extra effort and won’t automatically give you evenly sized slices.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Cutting your own thick slice Check whether a whole loaf is unsliced. If you’re buying pre-packed sliced bread, look at the actual slices. If I want a generously topped sandwich, I’d rather choose the slice thickness myself than rely on a product name. For around 40% of consumers, having control over the thickness comes first.
Evenly cut toastie slices Check the shape of the loaf and whether it’s described as suitable for toasties; look at the slices if thickness matters too. For a warm toastie, I want evenly cut slices that I can fill without having to cut them myself. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this convenience.
Ingredients and nutritional value Compare fibre and salt per 100 g. Also read the ingredients and allergen information, including whether baker’s salt is listed. When I choose white bread with savoury fillings, I want to know what’s in the bread and be able to compare the nutritional information. For around 30% of consumers, these details on the label matter most.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Assuming ‘toastie bread’ means thick slices

    The name tells you what the bread is intended for, but not how thick the slices are. A description such as ‘casino’ doesn’t tell you either.

    Check the slices if thickness is a deciding factor. If you want to choose the thickness yourself, check whether the whole loaf is sold unsliced.

  • Assuming every loaf contains baker’s salt

    Whether a product contains baker’s salt or iodised salt depends on the product; the type of loaf doesn’t tell you.

    Read the ingredients list if this is important to your choice. For unpackaged bread, ask which ingredients have been used.

  • Choosing white toastie bread when fibre is your priority

    A loaf that’s suitable for toasties doesn’t automatically meet your needs if you’re looking for more fibre. The Dutch Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible.

    Compare breads intended for the same use by their fibre per 100 g, and consider a wholemeal or brown option too.

  • Skipping the label when choosing savoury fillings

    Both the bread and the fillings contribute to what you eat. Ingredients, allergens and salt levels can vary from one bread product to another.

    Check the allergen information and salt per 100 g in the bread, and include your chosen fillings in the comparison too.

Supermarket chains compared

These chains list types of bread that could work for a savoury breakfast. Compare the version and label of the bread you actually choose; being mentioned here is not an assessment of a chain’s full range.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes its white toastie bread as square bread for toasties and croque monsieur, among other things.

  • The product information lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • Check the slices if you’re looking for a particular thickness; its intended use as toastie bread doesn’t confirm this.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both white casino bread and white toastie bread in its white bread range.

  • The white toastie bread listing includes nutritional values, allergens and storage information.
  • Check the actual slices if thick slices are a deciding factor for you.

PLUS

PLUS lists, among other things, a whole white casino loaf and a half loaf of Goedhart white toastie bread.

  • Ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage advice are available for these bread products.
  • Check whether the whole white casino loaf is unsliced if you want to choose the thickness yourself.

Dirk

Dirk describes Bakker van der Akker whole white casino bread as suitable for breakfast or lunch.

  • The whole casino loaf is a useful option to compare with sliced bread.
  • Before buying, check whether the loaf is sliced and what nutritional information is shown on the label.

Lidl

Lidl lists a 375 g loaf of toastie bread for making warm toasties.

  • The stated pack weight helps you compare the quantity of bread.
  • Check the packaging of the product you’re buying for slice thickness, ingredients and allergens.

ALDI

ALDI lists several types of white bread, including white casino bread and a whole rustic white loaf.

  • A whole rustic loaf is worth considering if you want to cut your own slices.
  • Check whether it’s unsliced; the word ‘whole’ alone doesn’t confirm this.

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Frequently asked questions

Is toastie bread cut thicker than other white bread?

You can’t tell from the name. If slice thickness matters for your savoury breakfast, check the slices before buying or choose a whole loaf and check that it’s unsliced.

How can I tell whether white bread contains baker’s salt?

Read the ingredients list for the bread in question. PLUS lists baker’s salt in its white toastie bread, while Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in the toastie bread mentioned here. Don’t assume other products use the same ingredients.

How should I store white bread for breakfast later in the week?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the bread you buy. PLUS says you can freeze its whole white casino loaf at home on the day you buy it; don’t assume the same advice applies to other bread.

What should I look for in the salt content of bread served with savoury fillings?

Compare the salt content of the bread per 100 g, and consider the fillings you’ll be eating with it too. That way, you can assess the combination you actually plan to eat, rather than just the type of loaf.