If wholegrain is your priority, look specifically for wholegrain rye bread. For rye-and-wheat bread, check the proportion of rye and the other ingredients. If you want plenty of topping, the actual thickness of the slices matters too: the word ‘sliced’ alone doesn’t mean the slices are thick. Check the bread itself or ask at the bakery counter how thick it can be sliced.
If you top your slices with cheese, egg or a spread, the size of the slices you can see matters more than the word ‘sliced’. REWE and ALDI Nord stock rye-and-wheat breads described as sliced, but you’ll need to check the specific loaf to see whether its slices are thick enough for your toppings.
If you’re specifically looking to buy wholegrain bread, check the exact name of the bread, along with its ingredients and nutritional information. The German Nutrition Society recommends choosing wholegrain bread. You’ll still need to check the slice size separately, even with wholegrain rye bread.
If you don’t buy bread every day, choose a pack size that suits how much you eat. ALDI Nord says individual slices can be conveniently frozen and taken out as needed. Be sure to follow the storage instructions for the product.
If you like to pile your breakfast slices with savoury toppings, check the slice size first. Then choose between wholegrain rye bread and rye-and-wheat bread by checking the product name, ingredients and nutritional information. Finally, pick a pack size to suit your weekdays.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Thick, sturdy slices | Check the thickness and size of the slices on the loaf, or ask at the bakery counter how thick it can be sliced. ‘Sliced’ doesn’t specify a particular thickness. | I want to pile my breakfast with toppings, so I need slices of the right size. Around 42% of consumers would consider how well the bread suits their toppings the most important buying criterion. |
| Wholegrain and ingredients | Check the exact name of the bread and its ingredients list. If needed, compare fibre and salt using the nutritional information per 100 g. | For regular breakfasts, I mainly want to know whether I’m buying wholegrain rye bread and how its nutritional values are listed. Around 33% of consumers would put this first. |
| Stocking up and portions | Check the pack weight against how much you use and read the storage instructions. If needed, sliced bread can be frozen in portions. | For several weekdays, I want to take out only as many slices as I need. Around 25% of consumers would prioritise being able to portion it out this way. |
The colour and the word ‘rye’ don’t tell you exactly what kind of bread it is. According to REWE, its sliced REWE Regional Ur-Eifeler rye-and-wheat bread contains 37% rye, but that doesn’t make it wholegrain rye bread.
If wholegrain is your priority, look for it in the product name and read the ingredients list.
Descriptions such as ‘slices’ or ‘juicy slices’ don’t tell you how thick each slice is. That difference can make all the difference if you want plenty of topping.
Check the slices on the product itself or ask at the bakery counter what thickness is available.
If you only eat bread for breakfast on some weekdays, you may not need the whole pack at once. ALDI Nord recommends freezing bread in individual slices.
Compare the pack weight with how much you need, and follow the storage instructions if you’re saving slices for later.
Rye-and-wheat bread may contain other ingredients that are relevant to people with allergies. For its sliced Cmak Borodinski rye-and-wheat bread, REWE lists wheat flour, sweet whey powder and soya lecithins, among other ingredients, as well as rye.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack.
REWE stocks a 500 g pack of organic wholegrain rye bread and a sliced REWE Regional Ur-Eifeler rye-and-wheat bread.
EDEKA’s organic bread selection includes individually portioned types of bread, including wholegrain rye bread.
Lidl describes ‘Unser Brot’ as a bakery-counter range featuring different types of bread.
ALDI Nord and ALDI SÜD sell various rye breads and country-style slices under the GOLDÄHREN brand.
This wholegrain bread could work well for a topped breakfast if you check the ingredients and slice size against your needs before buying.
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This product, described as wholegrain bread, could suit a topped breakfast if the type of bread and ingredients meet your needs.
Pack weight: 250 g. If you want thick slices for breakfast, check the product itself to see whether it’s pre-sliced and what size the slices are. If you have allergies, always refer to the latest ingredients and allergen information.
Words such as ‘sliced’ or ‘slices’ alone won’t tell you how thick they are. Check the slices on the loaf itself, or ask at the bakery counter how thick it can be sliced if you want to pile on plenty of toppings.
If wholegrain is your main priority, look specifically for wholegrain rye bread; the German Nutrition Society recommends choosing wholegrain bread. If you’d prefer rye-and-wheat bread, compare the rye content, ingredients and nutritional information for each product. Neither description guarantees thick slices.
Yes. ALDI Nord says individual slices can be conveniently frozen and taken out as needed. Also follow the storage instructions on the relevant pack.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the specific bread rather than assuming what it contains from its name. For example, REWE lists wheat flour and sweet whey powder, as well as rye, in its Cmak Borodinski rye-and-wheat bread. Recipes can vary.