Who is this choice relevant to?

Toast shoppers looking for fibre

You’re looking for small, crunchy pieces of toast and want to check whether they’re labelled wholemeal and how much fibre they contain. Compare nutritional values on the same basis, for example per 100 g.

Regular toast shoppers

You eat toast at different times of day and want to check how much is in a pack and whether the variety you’re looking for is available.

Households checking ingredients

As well as fibre, you want to compare salt and allergen information. This is particularly important if you need to avoid certain ingredients.

What should you look for?

Start with the type of product: Melba toast, crackers and crispbread differ in shape and how they’re used. Then compare the pack and nutritional information of the varieties that suit the occasion.

What to look for What to check Who it matters to
Wholemeal and fibre Look for the wholemeal label and read the ingredients list. Compare fibre per 100 g; Jumbo lists 9,7 g per 100 g for Van der Meulen Melba Volkoren Toast. If I’m choosing wholemeal toast, I don’t want to judge by its brown colour alone; I want to be able to compare fibre across products. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Pack size and availability Check the net weight and whether the specific variety is still available, especially when ordering online. When I do my regular shop, I want to know whether a pack suits how I use it and whether I can find the same product again. This practical consideration is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Salt and allergens Compare salt per 100 g and read the allergen statement on the pack. Van der Meulen Melba Volkoren Toast lists 1,9 g of salt per 100 g, as well as wheat, barley, rye, sesame and soya. If I need to avoid an ingredient or keep an eye on salt, I want to check the details on the exact pack I’m buying. Around 25% of consumers give this check the highest priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a brown colour means wholemeal

    The colour or a reference to several grains doesn’t tell you on its own how much wholemeal flour a piece of toast contains.

    Look for the wholemeal label, read the ingredients list, then compare fibre per 100 g.

  • Assuming wholemeal means suitable for every food allergy

    The Van der Meulen Melba Volkoren Toast reviewed here lists wheat, barley, rye, sesame and soya, among other ingredients. So the wholemeal label is no substitute for checking allergens.

    Read the current ingredients and allergen statement for the product you’re buying.

Brands to compare

Van der Meulen

The 120 g Melba Volkoren Toast is a small toast option for anyone who wants to compare nutritional information by product.

  • Jumbo lists 9,7 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The product information also lists 1,9 g of salt per 100 g and allergens including wheat, barley, rye, sesame and soya.

Jos Poell

The 90 g Volkoren Toast provides a point of comparison for pack size and nutritional values.

  • The variety described lists 10 g of fibre and 1,64 g of salt per 100 g.
  • Albert Heijn marks this variety as discontinued; according to its product page, Jumbo no longer sells it online.

Sansepolcro

The 100 g Toast volkoren shows why it’s worth reading the ingredients, even when a product name is familiar.

  • Albert Heijn lists 8 g of fibre and 1,25 g of salt per 100 g for this variety.
  • The product page lists wheat flour and 36% wholemeal wheat flour in the ingredients, and marks the item as discontinued.

Bolletje

Wholemeal crispbread is a different kind of crunchy option to top, not Melba toast.

  • Bolletje says this crispbread is made with 100% wholegrain cereals.
  • Bolletje lists wheat, rye, barley and sesame, among other ingredients. If you want to use it instead of toast, compare the size and nutritional information too.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if toast is wholemeal?

Look for the wholemeal label and read the ingredients list. Don’t rely on a brown colour or the word ‘multigrain’ alone; compare fibre per 100 g too, if that matters to your choice.

Is wholemeal toast automatically low in salt?

No, salt content varies from product to product. The Voedingscentrum lists 0,11 g of salt for a 6 g piece of wholemeal toast; Van der Meulen Melba Volkoren Toast lists 1,9 g per 100 g. Compare products on the same basis and consider how much you eat at a time.

Does baker’s salt always mean there’s iodine in toast?

No, you can’t tell what’s in a particular pack of toast from the rules on baker’s salt. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the conditions under which iodine compounds may be present in bakery products through the use of baker’s salt. For a specific product, check the current packaging or ask the manufacturer.

Which allergens should I check in wholemeal toast?

Always check the allergen statement for the variety you’re buying, as ingredients differ between products. Van der Meulen Melba Volkoren Toast lists wheat, barley, rye, sesame and soya, among other ingredients; don’t assume the same applies to other toast.