If wholemeal matters to you when choosing a sandwich for lunch, start by checking the wholemeal labelling and comparing the ingredients and nutritional information – not just the visible seeds. The German Nutrition Society points out that bread containing seeds or dark-coloured bread is not automatically wholemeal. If you want a hearty texture, seeded sandwich bread could be a good fit; if you shop gluten-free, check the labelling and allergens of the specific product.
If the grain ingredients matter more to you than a hearty appearance, check the wholemeal labelling and the ingredients list. The German Nutrition Society cautions against assuming that visible seeds mean a bread is wholemeal.
If you want seeds or flakes in your sandwich bread, compare the ingredients on the specific packs. EDEKA describes its Sandwich Körner Balance as suitable for toasting; however, seeds alone are no reliable indication that a bread is labelled wholemeal.
Choosing a gluten-free bread alternative means checking the labelling, ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings separately. Schär describes Meisterbäckers Mehrkorn as gluten-free, but also lists soya ingredients and possible traces of other allergens in this product.
First decide whether wholemeal, hearty ingredients, gluten-free suitability or practical use in a sandwich matters most to you. Then compare the information on the packs you’re considering.
| Criterion | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal | Wholemeal labelling and the order of ingredients. | I want to choose a wholemeal product specifically for my sandwich, even if another bread has more visible seeds. Around 36% of consumers are likely to put wholemeal first when buying. |
| Seeds and flakes | Named seeds and flakes, as well as nutritional information per 100 g. | A hearty recipe matters more to me than the wholemeal labelling. Around 29% of consumers are likely to make seeds and flakes their main criterion. |
| Gluten and allergens | Gluten-free labelling, ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings on the current pack. | I need bread with the relevant labelling and must check for any other allergens that matter to me. Gluten-free and allergen-conscious choices are likely to come first for around 21% of consumers. |
| Sandwich use | Guidance on suitability for toasting and sandwiches, slice format and the range at your chosen shop. | The bread needs to suit the sandwich I’m planning to make and be available at my shop. Around 14% of consumers are likely to consider this practical aspect first. |
According to the German Nutrition Society, bread containing seeds or dark-coloured bread is not automatically wholemeal. So if you want wholemeal bread, don’t judge by appearance alone.
Check the product description and read the ingredients list on the pack.
Gluten-free bread can contain other declared allergens. Schär lists soya ingredients in Meisterbäckers Mehrkorn, as well as possible traces of lupin, mustard and sesame.
If you have relevant allergies, check the current pack, including any ‘may contain’ warnings.
Different portion sizes make it harder to compare two breads. Information per 100 g gives you the same basis for comparison to start with.
Compare fibre, salt, sugar and energy per 100 g, then take into account how much bread you’ll actually eat.
EDEKA notes that the pack information for Sandwich Körner Balance may differ and that the product may not be available in every shop.
Before buying, check the information on the specific product and the range at your shop.
Schär offers Meisterbäckers Mehrkorn, a sliced multigrain loaf, as a gluten-free bread alternative.
REWE’s online range includes two sandwich breads with different descriptions: Vollkorn Sandwich and Körnerharmonie Sandwich.
EDEKA describes Sandwich Körner Balance as seeded multigrain bread for sandwiches and toasting.
REWE is a retailer with an online category offering toast and sandwich breads from a range of brands and recipes.
Lidl describes “Unser Brot” as an in-store range of different breads, including multigrain and spelt loaves.
This selection features a 250-g loaf called Wholemeal Protein Bread. If you’re specifically looking for seeded toast or a gluten-free alternative, check that the product description and pack information meet your needs.
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If you’re considering this bread for a lunch sandwich, check the ingredients, allergens and slice format on the pack to make sure it suits your plans.
Pack size: 250 g.
No. The German Nutrition Society points out that visible seeds and a dark colour do not prove that a bread is wholemeal. Check the wholemeal labelling and the ingredients list for the specific bread.
For example, compare fibre, salt, sugar and energy per 100 g first. This gives you the same basis for comparison; for your lunch, the amount of bread you eat and the filling matter too.
It can be a bread alternative if its labelling and ingredients meet your needs, but don’t assume it will toast in the same way or have the same slice format. Schär describes Meisterbäckers Mehrkorn as sliced, gluten-free multigrain bread and lists soya, as well as possible traces of other allergens.
A ‘may contain’ warning does not necessarily mean that the named allergen is in the bread. The German Food Federation explains that the possible presence of traces cannot always be ruled out; if you have a relevant allergy, check the information on the current pack.
Not necessarily. EDEKA notes that Sandwich Körner Balance may not be available in every shop. Check the range at your chosen shop and the current pack before buying.