For generously topped snacks, choose a wholemeal loaf that you can slice to your preferred thickness, or ask for a specific slice size. For one loaf, Bakkerij Lamers lists 14.5 mm for thick slices and 11.5 mm for standard slices; these sizes don’t apply to other loaves. Also check the wholemeal label and the ingredients of the bread you choose: ‘whole’ and ‘coarse’ don’t, on their own, tell you how thick a slice will be.
For sandwiches, toasties or triangles to share, you’ll want to choose the thickness of your slices. Bakkerij Lamers offers 11.5 mm and 14.5 mm as separate slicing options for one wholemeal loaf; for other loaves, ask about the size or slice them yourself.
If you want wholemeal bread without visible kernels or seeds, check the ingredients and the description of its texture. Bakkerij Vreugdenhil describes a fine-textured wholemeal sourdough loaf without kernels or seeds; slice thickness is a separate choice.
It’s easy to look for a whole or sliced wholemeal loaf in a supermarket range. Check the packaging or product page to see which type you’re buying, and ask about slice thickness if it matters for your snacks.
First decide whether you want to slice the bread yourself or need a stated slice size. Then consider the wholemeal label, texture and nutritional information separately: none of these tells you how thick the slices will be.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Slice thickness | Ask about the slice size, or choose a whole loaf if you can slice it yourself. Bakkerij Lamers’ sizes apply to the loaf mentioned. | If I’m making generously topped bites, I want to know in advance how thick I can make the slices. This is the top priority for roughly 34% of consumers. |
| Wholemeal label | Look for the wholemeal label on the bread and read the ingredients; don’t rely on a brown colour or the term ‘multigrain’ alone. | When I’m deliberately looking for wholemeal bread for snacks, I want to be sure which type of bread I’m buying. Around 33% of consumers give this priority. |
| Texture and ingredients | Check whether the bread is fine- or coarse-textured, and if you have an allergy, read the up-to-date ingredients and allergen information. | If my guests would rather avoid kernels or a coarse bite, I look for a suitable texture. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Salt and iodine | Compare salt levels on the same basis, for example per 100 g, and check which type of salt is listed in the ingredients. | If I want to know which salt was used in the bread, I check the specific label rather than making a general assumption. This information is a priority for roughly 13% of consumers. |
A whole loaf doesn’t automatically come with thick, pre-sliced pieces for snacks.
Ask for a specific slice size, or choose a whole loaf if you can slice it yourself at home.
The colour and visible grains don’t, on their own, tell you whether the bread is sold as wholemeal.
Check the product description and read the ingredients for the variety you’ve chosen.
Coarse describes the texture of the bread, not how thickly it’s sliced.
Choose the texture you want and check the slicing options separately.
A general assumption about baker’s salt won’t tell you which salt is in the bread you’re serving.
Read the ingredients list or ask the baker or producer which salt they’ve used.
Albert Heijn lists products including AH OerDesem wholemeal Allinson as a whole sliced loaf.
Jumbo offers different types of bread, including fine wholemeal and dark wholemeal multigrain.
Lidl lists fine wholemeal bread and describes a children’s wholemeal loaf made with extra-finely milled wholemeal flour.
ALDI lists fine wholemeal bread and other wholemeal varieties.
PLUS lists products including Coarse wholemeal, whole loaf.
Dirk has search options for wholemeal products.
These whole loaves are a good fit if you want to choose the slice thickness yourself for St Nicholas’ Eve. Allow time to defrost, bake and cool the bread before slicing it.
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Ideal if you want to slice the loaf to your preferred thickness after baking. It’s delivered frozen, so it needs to be defrosted, baked and cooled before slicing; also check the ingredients on the packaging.
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Ideal if you want to slice a whole loaf yourself. This frozen bread needs time to defrost, bake and cool first; if you have an allergy, check the latest packaging.
No. Coarse describes the texture of the bread, not the slice size. Ask how thick the slices are or choose a whole loaf that you can slice yourself.
The size depends on the loaf and the slicing option you choose. For one wholemeal loaf, Bakkerij Lamers lists 14.5 mm for thick slices, compared with 11.5 mm for standard slices; for another loaf, ask for the actual size.
Read the ingredients for the specific loaf or ask the baker. If you’re also comparing salt levels, use nutritional values on the same basis, such as per 100 g.
For topped snacks, also consider the slice thickness, texture and nutritional information of the bread you choose. The Dutch Nutrition Centre lists fibre, vitamins and minerals as qualities of wholemeal bread, but the wholemeal label doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are or how much salt a variety contains.
