If you want to serve bread with currywurst without having to slice it, and use it to mop up the sauce, pre-sliced sandwich bread or toast is an obvious choice. If you need wholemeal bread or a particular combination of ingredients, choose a specific variety to suit. ‘Medium sliced’ does not refer to a standard slice thickness in German shops, so check the slices on the product you’ve chosen.
If you want to serve bread without slicing it and offer it alongside the sauce, pre-sliced sandwich bread or toast are both options. You’ll need to check the specific product to see whether the slices are the right shape for you.
If you’re looking for wholemeal toast, compare the ingredients and fibre content of different varieties. Golden Toast Vollkorn-Toast, listed by REWE, contains 58% wholemeal wheat flour and provides 6.5 g of fibre per 100 g.
If gluten, dairy ingredients or other allergens affect your choice, check the labelling on each specific pack. Wholemeal and spelt don’t mean gluten-free, and ‘may contain’ warnings can also be important.
First, decide whether you mainly need bread that’s ready to serve, easy to plan for a larger group, or suitable for specific ingredient requirements.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Slices ready to serve | Check the product type and the actual shape of the slices; don’t assume that ‘medium sliced’ means a fixed thickness. | If I want to serve bread with the sauce, the slices should be ready to put on the table without cutting. This convenience is the main consideration for around 42% of consumers. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare pack weight and serving information; if you’re buying frozen toast, read the thawing and storage instructions. | If I’m catering for a larger group, I want to make sure there’s enough bread and know what to do with any leftovers. Around 33% of consumers value this kind of planning most. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients list, allergen labelling and, if relevant, the ‘gluten-free’ claim on the pack. | If a bread must not contain certain ingredients, or you’re looking for wholemeal, its composition will determine your choice. This suitability is the priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Golden Toast Vollkorn-Toast, listed by REWE, contains wheat; Mestemacher Bio-Dinkel-Toast, listed by EDEKA24, contains spelt. Neither variety is suitable for a gluten-free diet.
If you need gluten-free bread, choose a product that is clearly labelled as such and read its ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings too.
‘Sandwich bread’, ‘toast’ and ‘medium sliced’ don’t, on their own, tell you how thick the slices are. The pack you choose may not be what you expect for serving or putting in your toaster.
Check the product description and pack image. If the thickness matters, look at the slices in person.
The product information for Fria Classic Toast specifies storage at −18 °C and says it should be eaten within two days of thawing.
Allow time to thaw it before serving, and don’t refreeze thawed slices. Follow the product instructions.
Sandwich bread and toast in a range of varieties.
Lidl’s own brand, with sandwich bread and toast varieties.
An own brand offering various types of toast.
Includes products such as organic spelt toast bread.
Offers frozen Classic Toast as a gluten-free toast alternative.
No. Golden Toast Vollkorn-Toast, listed by REWE, contains wholemeal wheat flour and wheat flour. If you need gluten-free bread, look for the appropriate labelling and check the ingredients on the specific pack.
Pay particular attention to the ingredients, declared allergens, nutritional information, best-before date and storage instructions. Pack weight and, where available, serving information can also help you work out how much bread you’ll need for a currywurst get-together.
For Golden Toast American Sandwich, the product instructions say to reseal the pack after opening, store it in a dry place and eat the bread within a few days. For other varieties, follow the instructions on their own packaging.
Fria Classic Toast should not be refrozen after thawing and should be eaten within two days. For other frozen toast, check the instructions for the specific product.