If you’re buying on a budget and need several slices for sandwiches, a wholemeal sandwich loaf such as GUT&GÜNSTIG’s is an obvious choice when large, evenly shaped slices matter more than a distinctive list of ingredients. For brunch, organic or spelt bread may be a better fit. Check the specific recipe, pack size and allergen information rather than treating “premium” as proof of quality.
If you’re preparing several rounds of toast or sandwiches, the main things to consider are the shape of the slices and how much is in the pack. According to EDEKA, GUT&GÜNSTIG Sandwich Toast Wholemeal American Style comes in a 750 g pack with no end slices.
When comparing wholemeal toast, look at the stated proportion of wholemeal flour, as well as fibre and salt per 100 g. Golden Toast states that its Wholemeal Toast contains 90% wholemeal flour and 6.6 g of fibre per 100 g.
For a special breakfast, the ingredients may be what makes the difference. For example, EDEKA24 stocks Mestemacher Organic Wholemeal Wheat Toast in a 400 g pack. If you’re looking for spelt bread, check which grain the specific product is made from.
First decide whether you’re choosing the bread mainly for evenly sized sandwiches or for its ingredients. Then compare the details on the specific pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal content | Compare the proportion of wholemeal flour, as well as fibre and salt per 100 g. | If wholemeal matters to me when choosing toast, I want to compare the ingredients and nutritional information, not just the front of the pack. Around 40% of consumers prioritise wholemeal content. |
| Sandwich format | Check the slice size, pack weight and whether it will suit your intended fillings. | If I’m making several sandwiches, I need slices that are the right size and enough in the pack. This format is the main priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Check the organic label, type of grain and ingredients list for the specific bread. | For brunch, I want to choose organic ingredients or spelt specifically, without assuming that this says anything about the nutritional value. Around 20% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Allergens and storage | Check allergen and may-contain information, as well as the best-before date on the current pack. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the information on the pack is essential to my choice. Around 10% of consumers put allergen information and how to handle the bread first. |
A brand name, organic ingredients or eye-catching packaging don’t, on their own, tell you about the wholemeal content, nutritional value or suitability for sandwiches.
Decide what you’ll use the bread for, then compare the ingredients, slice size and nutritional information per 100 g.
In April 2025, Lidl reported that Grafschafter Wholemeal Toast had received a “Good” rating (2.3) in Stiftung Warentest 5/2025. This refers to the variety tested at the time, not necessarily to every recipe sold since.
Use the test result as a guide, and check the details on the pack you’re actually buying.
Allergen information is important when choosing a specific variety. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment also points out that mould can penetrate deep into food.
If you have an allergy, check the current packaging. If you can see mould on the bread, throw the whole loaf away rather than just the affected slice.
These brands offer different types of toast and bread; the details of the specific product are what matter.
EDEKA’s own brand includes Sandwich Toast Wholemeal American Style.
A brand offering a range of toast and sandwich products, including Wholemeal Toast.
A brand offering organic and wholemeal breads; EDEKA24 stocks Organic Wholemeal Wheat Toast in a 400 g pack.
Lidl’s own brand offers a range of toast, including Wholemeal Toast.
This bread is an option for breakfast with a spread if you’re looking specifically for bread made with spelt and green spelt rather than sandwich toast.
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A good choice for breakfast with a spread if spelt and green spelt fit the type of bread you’re looking for. Check the organic label, ingredients and allergen information on the current pack.
Compare the ingredients and, where stated, the proportion of wholemeal flour and the fibre per 100 g. Golden Toast states that its Wholemeal Toast contains 90% wholemeal flour and 6.6 g of fibre per 100 g; EDEKA states that GUT&GÜNSTIG Sandwich Toast Wholemeal American Style contains 60% wholemeal wheat flour. These details apply to the specific varieties mentioned.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. The Verbraucherzentrale (German consumer advice centre) lists ingredients and allergens as important labelling information. Don’t assume that details for one variety apply to a different bread.
No. Organic doesn’t mean gluten-free, and spelt is a gluten-containing grain. If you need to avoid gluten, check the explicit labelling and ingredients of the specific product.
Throw away the whole loaf rather than cutting off just the visible patch. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment points out that mould can penetrate deep into food.