For BBQ snacks with fillings, a good starting point is bread specifically sold as sandwich bread: EDEKA describes its wholemeal sandwich toast as suitable for sandwiches and toasting. Check the specific product to see whether the slices are the right thickness for your portions and how they’ll hold up with juicy fillings. Ingredients, allergen information and pack size all help you choose bread that suits your guests and your barbecue.
You’re making toasties or closed sandwiches for a group and want a format that suits the portions you have in mind. For generously filled sandwiches, EDEKA’s recipe team recommends keeping them closed, as they’re easier to eat.
You’re comparing wholemeal, rye and spelt options, and checking ingredients, nutritional information, allergen details and may-contain warnings against your guests’ needs.
You’re shopping shortly before the BBQ and want to check the pack size, availability at your chosen store, best-before date and storage instructions on the product itself.
First decide whether you’re serving open toast or closed sandwiches. Then check the actual slices, ingredients and pack size.
| What matters | What to check | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Format and fillings | Check the shape and thickness of the slices. The term ‘sandwich toast’ doesn’t confirm a particular slice thickness. | If I’m making generously filled BBQ sandwiches, I want the portions to be easy to hold; format comes first for around 36 % of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Compare the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and may-contain warnings on the pack. Spelt is a type of wheat, not a gluten-free alternative. | If guests have specific dietary requirements, I want to compare the exact product information; ingredients and allergens are the top priority for around 29 % of consumers. |
| Quantity and freshness | Check the pack weight, best-before date and storage instructions for after opening. | If I buy bread before the barbecue, I want to plan for storage and any leftovers; quantity and freshness come first for around 21 % of consumers. |
| Availability in store | Check your store’s range and compare the online information with the actual pack. | If I’m shopping just before the BBQ, I need a suitable pack at my chosen store; availability is the main concern for around 14 % of consumers. |
Golden Toast describes spelt as a type of wheat. So the name ‘spelt toast’ alone isn’t a reliable basis for choosing gluten-free bread.
If you need gluten-free bread, check the gluten-free label and the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack.
An image or the term ‘American Style’ doesn’t tell you how thick the slices of toast bread are.
Look at the slices before you buy, or ask in store, before planning the size of your snacks around them.
EDEKA notes that its wholemeal sandwich toast may not be available at every store. If you’re shopping shortly before the BBQ, what matters is which pack you can actually get in store.
Check your chosen store’s range and have a second type of bread in mind that also meets your ingredient requirements.
A larger pack needs to suit your needs after the BBQ, too. REWE provides guidance on storing an opened pack of Golden Toast Vollkorn Sandwich.
Choose an amount to suit your barbecue and follow the storage instructions for the bread you buy.
This own-label range from REWE includes rye bread for toasting and pre-sliced wheat rolls for toasting.
EDEKA describes this own-label wholemeal sandwich toast as ‘American Style’, and says it’s suitable for filling and toasting.
In an April 2025 press release, Lidl Germany listed Grafschafter varieties including wheat, wholemeal and butter toast.
If you’re comparing types of grain, this brand’s Vollkorn Sandwich and Dinkel Toast are worth considering.
It’s in the ingredients list on the specific pack. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity explains that the 14 substances most likely to cause allergies or intolerances must be declared. Check the product-specific may-contain warnings as well.
No. The name ‘spelt toast’ doesn’t make bread gluten-free: Golden Toast identifies spelt as a type of wheat. If you need gluten-free bread, check the relevant label and the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack.
Reseal the pack after opening and store the bread in a dry place. According to the product information published by REWE, Golden Toast Vollkorn Sandwich should be used within a few days. Check the information on your pack, too.
No. An image can’t tell you the actual slice thickness or the size of your finished snacks. Check the bread before you buy; EDEKA also recommends comparing product information with the actual pack.