If fibre is your priority, look for the word ‘wholegrain’ on multigrain bread too. According to the Voedingscentrum, bread labelled ‘wholegrain’ is made from 100% wholemeal flour. ‘Multigrain’ means that at least three types of grain have been used, but it doesn’t tell you whether the bread is wholegrain. Then compare the label for fibre, salt and allergens, and choose a size that suits the number of guests.
You’re looking for bread to serve with grilled dishes and salads, and want to know whether a multigrain option is wholegrain too. The product description helps you narrow down your options, while the nutrition table shows how much fibre the bread contains.
You’re choosing between sliced bread, rolls and bake-at-home rolls based on the number of guests and when you’ll be serving them. If you want to store bread in advance, check the instructions on the packaging. PLUS says its Korenlanders volkoren meergranenbollen can be frozen on the day of purchase.
As well as the bread’s name, you want to check its ingredients, allergens, and fibre and salt content per 100 g. Always check the packaging of the exact product you’re buying.
If wholegrain is a deciding factor for you, start by looking for the word ‘wholegrain’. Then compare the nutritional information and choose a type of bread that suits your barbecue plans.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrain status | Look for ‘wholegrain’ in the product description; ‘multigrain’ on its own isn’t enough. | I want to be sure the flour in the bread I serve my guests is entirely wholemeal. This certainty is a priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Compare fibre and salt per 100 g, and read the allergen information for the option you’ve chosen. | If the ingredients matter to my household, I want to be able to compare products on a like-for-like basis. Around 27% of consumers give this information top priority. |
| Portions and storage | Choose between a whole or half loaf, rolls and bake-at-home rolls; check the storage instructions. | I don’t want to prepare more bread than my guests need, and I take serving time into account. Planning portions is a priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Local availability | Check whether the option you want is available at your chosen shop, and read the product description there too. | If I’m shopping shortly before the barbecue, I want to be able to find the type of bread I have in mind. Local availability is the most important factor for around 20% of consumers. |
According to the Voedingscentrum, ‘multigrain’ means that at least three types of grain have been used. The name doesn’t mean that the bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour.
Check for the word ‘wholegrain’ before comparing the fibre content of suitable options.
The appearance of a loaf doesn’t confirm whether it’s made entirely from wholemeal flour. Seeds and grains also make the ingredients list important if you’re checking for allergens.
Read the product description, ingredients, allergen information and nutrition table for the exact option you’re buying.
At a summer barbecue, meat, fish and chilled salads all need special care. The Voedingscentrum advises taking these foods out of the fridge in small quantities and throwing them away if they’ve been left unrefrigerated for more than two hours.
Keep chilled dishes cold until you’re ready to serve them, and use separate utensils for raw and cooked food.
A shop’s name doesn’t tell you whether a particular multigrain option is wholegrain. Check the product description and the current label to assess each loaf individually.
Albert Heijn provides information about wholegrain bread and lists multigrain bread in its online range.
Jumbo lists, among other options, a half loaf of Boeren Donker Volkoren Meergranen.
Lidl describes a multigrain bread containing, among other ingredients, wheat, barley and buckwheat, and says this option is available in store.
ALDI lists a Boeren volkoren meergranenbrood and says this option is available in store.
PLUS lists wholegrain multigrain rolls and wholegrain multigrain baguettes.
Dirk lists, among other options, Bakker van der Akker Multikorn volkoren and a Casino meergranen Volkoren option.
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, multigrain bread contains at least three different types of grain; that doesn’t automatically make it wholegrain. Bread labelled ‘wholegrain’ is made from 100% wholemeal flour.
Compare the fibre content per 100 g in the nutrition table for each specific bread. This means you’re using the same unit, even if a whole loaf and individual rolls come in different portion sizes.
Keep meat, fish and chilled salads cold, and, as the Voedingscentrum recommends, take small quantities out of the fridge at a time. Throw away food that needs to be kept chilled if it has been left unrefrigerated for more than two hours, and use separate utensils for raw and cooked food.
Yes, if the storage instructions for your chosen product allow it. PLUS recommends freezing its Korenlanders volkoren meergranenbollen on the day of purchase and using them within one month. For other breads, check the packaging.
