Choose bread that is explicitly labelled wholemeal for your canteen, then decide whether sliced loaves, individual portions or bake-off bread will work best for serving lunch. Compare fibre per 100 g and check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions for each variety. Bake-off bread also requires an oven and preparation time.
They want to check whether bread is wholemeal and how much fibre the chosen variety contains per 100 g before adding it to the lunch menu. Jumbo lists 7.6 g of fibre per 100 g for its Fine Wholemeal bread; this value applies to that specific product.
They’re looking for a type of bread that suits preparing and serving lunches. ALDI describes its Fine Wholemeal bread as sliced; bake-off rolls also need to fit into the preparation schedule.
They need up-to-date information about the ingredients and allergens in their chosen variety before ordering and serving it. PLUS lists wheat, barley and soya among the ingredients in its Farmhouse Wholemeal loaf, and notes that product information can change.
Start by checking that the bread is labelled wholemeal, then choose a type that suits your serving plans and make sure the ordering option will work for future canteen lunches too.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for the wholemeal label on the variety you’ve chosen and compare the stated fibre per 100 g. | If I’m buying bread for a fibre-focused lunch menu, I don’t want to judge by colour alone. Around 44% of consumers make this their first priority. |
| Preparation and bread type | Check whether the bread is sliced or needs baking, and whether an oven is available. | For a busy lunch service, I want to know whether I can prepare sandwiches straight away or need to bake the bread first. This practical consideration comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ordering option | Check local availability and whether delivery, collection or in-store purchase fits your plans. | If I’m catering the same lunch regularly, I want to be able to buy my chosen variety through a suitable option. This ability to reorder is the main priority for around 23% of consumers. |
Colour and visible grains alone don’t tell you whether the bread you’ve chosen is wholemeal.
Check that the product name or packaging says wholemeal, then look at the ingredients and nutritional information for that specific variety.
A nutritional value or product claim applies to the bread named, not automatically to every loaf from the same brand.
Make a note of the full product name and compare fibre on the same basis, such as per 100 g.
Ingredients and potential traces vary from product to product and can change. PLUS highlights this in its product information.
Check the current packaging of the variety you receive and keep allergen information available when serving it.
A loaf listed on a website isn’t necessarily available through the ordering option you need for your canteen. For example, Lidl says its Fine Wholemeal bread is only available in store.
Before planning lunch, confirm how your chosen variety is available locally.
Albert Heijn has an online wholemeal bread category and explains that wholemeal flour is made from ground whole grains.
Jumbo has an online range of wholemeal bread, with delivery or collection options.
Lidl lists its Fine Wholemeal bread as an 800 g loaf available in store only.
ALDI lists both sliced Fine Wholemeal bread and a separate variety called Extra-high-fibre wholemeal bread.
PLUS lists products including a whole Farmhouse Wholemeal loaf and wholemeal bake-off rolls.
Dirk’s online search results show several types of wholemeal bread, including whole loaves and wholemeal rolls.
These products offer different options for a canteen lunch featuring wholemeal bread, such as crispbread and flatbread. Check that the type suits your serving plans; not every product is a soft, sliced loaf.
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A good option for lunches where crispbread works with the toppings. Choose a different type of bread if your canteen wants to serve soft sandwiches; check the latest allergen information before serving.
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An option if individual flatbreads suit your lunch service. The pack contains six pieces; check the allergen information on the packaging you receive.
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For lunches where rye bread is a good fit. Before ordering, check the exact format: the product name and description don’t identify it in the same way. Also check the latest allergen information.
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For a canteen that can bake the bread on site and slice it afterwards. Allow time for defrosting and cooling, and check the baking time and allergen information on the packaging.
Check that the product name or description explicitly says wholemeal. Brown or multigrain bread isn’t automatically wholemeal, so also check the packaging of the variety you order.
No. The right choice also depends on the type of bread and the ingredients your canteen needs. Compare the fibre and salt per 100 g for the specific varieties rather than relying on the name alone.
Check the allergen declaration for every variety you choose, including any warnings about potential traces. PLUS lists wheat, barley and soya among the ingredients in its Farmhouse Wholemeal loaf; this information doesn’t automatically apply to other wholemeal bread and can change.
No, the bread’s name doesn’t confirm which salt was used. Check the ingredients on the packaging and, if necessary, ask the supplier which baker’s salt they use.
Follow the storage instructions for the bread you choose. Before planning a later lunch, check whether that variety can be frozen and how long the packaging says it can be kept after freezing.
