Sandwich toast is a good option for making lots of evenly sized grilled sandwiches. How much you need depends on the number of slices required. If you prefer wholemeal or need to avoid certain ingredients, check the details on the specific pack and plan larger quantities carefully to minimise leftovers.
If you need lots of evenly sized slices for sandwiches, consider how much you need alongside the pack size. In April 2025, Lidl mentioned Grafschafter American Style Sandwich Weizen in connection with a sandwich toast test; the product name alone isn’t enough to make a purchasing decision today.
If you specifically want wholemeal for toast or sandwiches, look for wholemeal toast and check its ingredients list. This is a different choice from looking for sandwich toast with evenly sized slices.
If you need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, check each specific pack. The terms toast bread, wholemeal toast or butter toast don’t tell you the full list of ingredients.
First, work out how many slices you’ll need for your barbecue. Then choose the type of bread and, if needed, check the ingredients and decide how to store any leftover slices.
| Criterion | What to check when shopping | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and number of slices | Count the slices you need and compare this with the pack contents and your plans for using any leftovers. | If I’m making sandwiches for lots of guests, I need enough slices without ending up with too much leftover bread. For around 38% of shoppers, getting the quantity right comes first. |
| Sandwich format | Choose the product type and slice size to suit the filling and how you plan to prepare it. | If I’m making several similar grilled sandwiches, I want slices in a suitable format. Around 31% of shoppers put this need first. |
| Wholemeal | Check the wholemeal description and ingredients list for the specific variety. | If I want to serve wholemeal toast, that should guide my choice of bread. Around 23% of shoppers prioritise wholemeal. |
| Ingredients and storage | Check the ingredients and allergen information on every pack; plan how to store larger quantities. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I can’t rely on the type of toast alone. For around 8% of shoppers, this check is the main selection criterion. |
The name doesn’t tell you whether the slice size, ingredients and pack quantity are right for your barbecue.
Compare the specific packs against your most important requirements.
According to the consumer advice centre, mould may have spread through the bread beyond the visible area.
If this happens, throw away the whole loaf. Plan larger quantities in advance; you can freeze any portions you don’t need straight away.
This could mean losing a whole opened pack.
The terms toast, wholemeal or butter don’t give you the full list of ingredients in a specific pack.
Before buying, read the ingredients list and allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen.
Sandwich, butter and wholemeal toast are different options to consider when choosing bread.
A wholemeal toast option for shoppers specifically looking for this type of bread.
EDEKA24 stocks a range of bread formats to help you plan for a barbecue.
No, the right type of toast depends on what matters most to you. If you specifically want wholemeal, check the particular wholemeal variety; if you’re making several similar sandwiches, the slice size may matter more.
Keep bread at room temperature in a dry place away from light; you can freeze portions if you’ll need them later. If you see mould, the consumer advice centre recommends throwing away the whole loaf.
No, the type of toast alone isn’t enough. Check the ingredients list and allergen information on each specific pack, especially if you need to avoid wheat, milk or other ingredients.