Choose sliced wholemeal ontbijtkoek if you want to take several slices and can keep the packaging dry; individually portioned packs are more practical if you don’t want to cut it yourself. If your main priority is avoiding added sugars, check which sweeteners are used and read the warnings too. Whatever you choose, compare the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g and per portion.
You want to know which wholemeal ingredient is used in the ontbijtkoek and how much fibre there is in a slice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 1.3 g of fibre for a 30 g slice of wholemeal ontbijtkoek; check the values and portion size for the product you choose.
You want portions you can take with you without cutting them, and somewhere dry to store them. Jumbo lists six 58 g portions in its pack of six wholemeal ontbijtkoek bars.
You’re looking for a wholemeal option with no added sugars and want to know which sweetener it contains. The Peijnenburg option mentioned contains xylitol and polyols; bear the packaging warnings in mind, especially if you’re taking dogs to the campsite.
Decide what matters most to you at the campsite: the ingredients in the ontbijtkoek, the convenience of the portions or avoiding added sugars. Then compare the packaging and label of the option that suits your needs.
| What to look for | What to check before buying | Especially for |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal ingredients and fibre | The wholemeal ingredient listed and the amount of fibre per 100 g and per portion. | If fibre is my main priority, I want to know what one slice contributes, not just see the word wholemeal on the packaging. This comparison comes first for around 45% of consumers. |
| Portions and storage | The number of portions, the weight per portion and the instructions for protecting the product from moisture and heat. | When I’m out all day, I want to be able to take ontbijtkoek with me without having to manage a large, opened pack. Ease of carrying and storage comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Added sugars | The ingredients, sugars and any sweeteners or polyols, including the warnings on the label. | I want to avoid added sugars, but only if the sweetener used and the warnings are right for me. This is the main reason for choosing a product for around 22% of consumers. |
Wholemeal ontbijtkoek products don’t all have the same nutritional value. Peijnenburg lists 5.1 g of fibre per 100 g for its standard sliced wholemeal option; Jumbo lists 8.2 g per 100 g for its 475 g sliced option.
Check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion as well as the ingredients, so differences in slice size don’t skew your comparison.
The Peijnenburg wholemeal option with no added sugars contains xylitol and polyols. The packaging warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect and that xylitol is unsuitable for animals.
Check the ingredients and warnings before choosing this option, and keep it out of reach of dogs.
Storage instructions vary from product to product. For its 475 g sliced wholemeal ontbijtkoek, Jumbo says to protect it from moisture and heat and to store it below 25°C.
Choose a larger pack only if you can seal it properly after opening and store it according to the instructions on the label.
Offers both a standard sliced wholemeal ontbijtkoek and a sliced wholemeal option with no added sugars.
The product information mentioned includes a 475 g pack of sliced wholemeal ontbijtkoek and a pack of six wholemeal ontbijtkoek bars.
ALDI describes a 485 g pack of sliced wholemeal ontbijtkoek from Koek & Bakker.
This sliced wholemeal ontbijtkoek suits anyone who wants to take slices with them and can keep the pack dry at the campsite.
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For anyone who wants to take sliced portions with them and can keep them dry.
The pack contains 485 g. According to Joybuy’s product information, the ingredients list includes 43% wholemeal rye flour and glucose-fructose syrup.
If you have an allergy, check the current packaging: the rye listing and allergen information need clarification.
No. Wholemeal ingredients and sugar content are two different things. Albert Heijn lists 34 g of added sugars per 100 g for its sliced wholemeal ontbijtkoek; according to the product information, the Peijnenburg option mentioned with no added sugars contains 4.9 g of sugars and 24 g of polyols per 100 g. Compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific option.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and protect an opened pack from moisture and heat. For its 475 g sliced wholemeal option, Jumbo specifies a temperature below 25°C; Albert Heijn advises storing its sliced wholemeal option in a cool, dark and dry place.
The word ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t mean it’s gluten-free. Rye is listed as an ingredient in several of the ontbijtkoek products mentioned, so check the current ingredients and allergen information for the product you want to buy.
Don’t assume that it does. Check the ingredients on the packaging or ask the manufacturer which salt is used in that specific ontbijtkoek if iodine is important to your choice.
