Mixed rye bread is a sensible starting point if fussy eaters would like to try a recipe containing both wheat and rye. However, the name doesn’t guarantee it’s wholegrain. If wholegrain is your priority, look specifically for a wholegrain label. For breakfast on the go, also check whether the bread is sliced, along with the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions on the specific pack.
If a robust wholegrain loaf doesn’t appeal just yet, try a mixed rye bread that lists wheat as an ingredient. According to EDEKA, GUT&GÜNSTIG Mixed Rye Bread contains wheat flour and rye ingredients. The listing alone can’t tell you whether you’ll like its taste and texture.
If a wholegrain label matters more to you than starting with a mixed loaf, look specifically for wholegrain rye bread. The German Nutrition Society recommends not judging whether bread is wholegrain by its colour alone.
If you’re short on time in the morning or want one pack to last for several breakfasts, check whether the bread is sliced and how it should be stored after opening. When buying packaged bread, the ingredients and allergen information are also part of your decision.
First, decide between mixed rye bread and bread specifically labelled as wholegrain. Then check whether the slicing and pack size suit your breakfast routine.
| Criteria | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Recipe and appeal | Read the product name and the order of the wheat and rye ingredients; don’t assume the taste from the colour. | If not everyone at the breakfast table likes robust bread, I’d like to try a suitable mixed-bread recipe first. Around 42% of consumers put appeal first when making this choice. |
| Wholegrain | Look for an explicit wholegrain label and compare the nutritional information. | A clear wholegrain label is my priority for breakfast, even though a mixed loaf could be a good way to start. About 33% of consumers share this priority. |
| Preparation and storing | Check whether it’s sliced, the pack size and the storage instructions after opening. | If I want to grab a slice in the morning without cutting the loaf and plan to keep bread for several days, portioning and storage come first. Around 25% of consumers value these most. |
Colour alone doesn’t tell you whether bread is wholegrain. The German Nutrition Society specifically advises against judging it this way.
If you want wholegrain bread, check the product name and compare the ingredients and nutritional information if needed.
Ingredients vary: EDEKA lists wheat flour before the rye ingredients in GUT&GÜNSTIG Mixed Rye Bread. GLOBUS lists 28% rye flour and 26% wheat flour for its sourdough bread.
Compare the ingredients of the specific loaf rather than assuming the category means it has a set proportion of wheat or rye.
Mixed rye bread can also contain wheat. Other ingredients and possible ‘may contain’ warnings depend on the individual product.
For packaged bread, read the allergen information. If you’re buying loose bread, ask for the details of that particular variety.
Instructions for storing an opened pack vary by product. REWE advises storing Pema Fränkisch Wholegrain in the fridge if the opened pack is to be kept for more than three days.
Choose a pack size that suits your breakfast plans and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
EDEKA lists a 500-g mixed rye bread containing wheat and rye ingredients.
GLOBUS describes its sourdough loaf as a 1,000-g mixed rye bread.
ALDI Nord describes this range’s crusty loaf as freshly baked mixed rye bread made with natural sourdough.
ALDI SÜD lists an organic wholegrain rye bread in a 375-g pack under this range.
Pema offers packaged wholegrain rye bread as an option for planned breakfasts.
This selection features two 250-g wholegrain breads from Mestemacher as options for a quick breakfast. If you’re specifically looking for mixed rye bread made with wheat flour, check the ingredients rather than treating a wholegrain label as equivalent.
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A good option for a quick breakfast if you’re looking for wholegrain bread rather than a traditional mixed rye loaf. The pack contains 250 g; check the ingredients and allergen information in particular when choosing.
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A good option if you’re looking for wholegrain bread with walnuts for planned breakfasts. The pack contains 250 g; if you want to grab a slice in the morning without cutting the loaf, check whether it’s sliced before buying.
Look for ‘wholegrain’ in the product name, not just a dark colour. The German Nutrition Society points out that bread colour alone isn’t enough to tell the difference.
No. The GUT&GÜNSTIG mixed rye bread described by EDEKA contains both wheat and rye ingredients. If you need to avoid gluten or certain types of grain, check the information for the specific loaf.
Before buying, ask for the allergen information for the exact type of bread. The name ‘rye bread’ alone doesn’t tell you which other grains or ingredients it contains.
Follow the instructions on the pack. For Pema Fränkisch Wholegrain, REWE advises folding the opened pack closed again and storing it in the fridge if you’re keeping it for more than three days.