Holidaymakers shopping for a group
You’re planning bread for several breakfasts and lunches, and want to choose an amount the group will use during your stay.
Who is this for?
Small groups on a short break
You want to avoid having much bread left at the end of a weekend or midweek break. The right loaf size, or the option to freeze it, is therefore an important consideration.
Shoppers who check the label
You want to know which ingredients and allergens your chosen bread contains, and whether baker’s salt is listed on the packaging.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, count how many breakfasts and lunches you’re planning at the holiday home. Then choose a loaf size and check the packaging for any information that matters to your group.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Bread for your planned meals | Choose the number of loaves to suit your group size and the breakfasts and lunches you’re planning at the holiday home. | If I’m providing bread for several people every day, I want to buy enough without bringing unused loaves home. For around 42% of shoppers, getting the daily quantity right is the top priority. |
| Size and storage | Consider whether a whole or half loaf is right for you, and follow any freezing instructions for the product you choose. | On a short break, I don’t want to be left with a half-used loaf. Around 33% of shoppers are most concerned about avoiding leftovers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact packaging. Check for baker’s salt too, if that matters to your choice. | When I’m bringing bread for other people, I want to check what’s in the variety I’ve chosen. Checking the label is the top priority for around 25% of shoppers. |
Common mistakes
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Taking a whole loaf without counting the meals
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread is among the foods that are often wasted. This is especially worth bearing in mind if your group will only eat at the holiday home a few times.
Count the breakfasts and lunches you have planned, then choose a whole or half loaf accordingly.
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Assuming every wholemeal loaf contains baker’s salt
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, not all bread is baked with baker’s salt. So the word ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t tell you whether it has been used.
If baker’s salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients list on the loaf you’re considering.
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Guessing allergens from the bread’s name
A bread’s name is no substitute for checking the allergen information for the exact variety.
If you’re buying bread for someone with a relevant allergy, check the allergen information on the packaging first.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo lists both whole and half wholemeal loaves online.
- The different sizes make it easier to choose an amount that suits your stay.
- Check the weight and product information for each loaf you’re considering.
Lidl
Lidl has a product page for its whole Tiger wholemeal hearth loaf.
- The loaf listed is a whole hearth loaf, for anyone looking for that size.
- The listed availability was specific to a store, so check the range at the shop where you’re doing your food shopping.
PLUS
The PLUS Whole Tiger Whole Loaf product page includes storage and freezing instructions.
- PLUS says you can freeze this bread at home on the day you buy it, and that it should be used within one month.
- Check the label on the packaging you buy for ingredients and allergen information.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s online bread page includes AH Tiger Wholemeal Whole Loaf, alongside other types of bread.
- You can compare a standard wholemeal loaf with other varieties in the range.
- Check whether the size and ingredients of each variety are right for your group.
Bake-at-home wholemeal bread at Joybuy
These two varieties are wholemeal breads that need to be defrosted and baked at home. Choose a pack size to suit the number of meals you have planned, and check that the holiday home has a suitable oven.
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Lekhaven Bakkerij round wholemeal bread, 2 × 550 g
The pack of two loaves may suit a group having breakfast and lunch at the holiday home over several days.
Pack contents: two 550 g loaves. The bread needs to be defrosted and baked at home. Check that there’s a fan oven, and follow the instructions on the packaging.
Read the allergen information and check the label for baker’s salt if that matters to your choice.
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Lekhaven Bakkerij round wholemeal bread, 550 g
A pack containing one loaf may suit you if you’re planning fewer meals at the holiday home.
Pack contents: one 550 g loaf. Check that there’s a fan oven, and follow the packaging instructions for defrosting and baking.
Also check the allergen information and, if relevant, whether baker’s salt is listed.
Frequently asked questions
Is a wholemeal loaf always a good choice for a holiday home?
No. The size should suit the number of people eating and the meals you’re planning at the holiday home. For a short break, half a loaf can help you avoid having bread left over when you leave.
Can I freeze wholemeal bread during my stay?
That depends on the product you choose and whether there’s a freezer available. PLUS says its Whole Tiger Whole Loaf can be frozen at home on the day you buy it and should be used within one month. For other breads, follow the instructions on the packaging.
Does every wholemeal loaf contain baker’s salt?
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, not all bread is baked with baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list on the loaf you choose rather than assuming it from the word ‘wholemeal’.
How do I check for allergens when bringing bread for other people?
Read the allergen information on the exact packaging. Don’t rely on the bread’s name alone: ingredients and allergens can vary between products.