For a curry night with just a few people, a 250 g pack of toast can be a good fit if you’re serving the bread as a side or saving some for leftovers. REWE stocks options in this size, including Harry wholemeal toast, REWE Beste Wahl rye toast and Golden Toast butter toast. The right choice depends on the type of bread you want, its ingredients and how quickly you’ll use the pack once it’s open.
If you’re cooking curry for one to three people and serving toast on the side, it’s easier to plan a small pack into the meal. REWE lists several types of toast in 250 g packs, although whether you have any left over still depends on how much you need.
If you’d rather have wholemeal toast or toast with rye in it alongside your curry, check the exact product name and ingredients list. Bread containing rye isn’t automatically wholemeal toast.
Recipes and warnings about possible traces can vary between packaged loaves of toast. If you need to avoid certain ingredients, check the labelling on the pack you’re buying rather than assuming you can tell what’s in it from the type of bread.
First, work out how much toast you’ll need alongside your curry. Then compare the type of bread and its ingredients. A small pack alone won’t prevent you having bread left over once it’s open.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and leftovers | Pack weight, the number of slices or servings if given, and storage instructions for the opened pack. | If I’m only cooking curry for a few people, I don’t want to open a large pack just for a side. For around 40% of consumers, a small quantity and as little leftover bread as possible are the priority. |
| Type of bread to serve with curry | Compare the product name, types of grain and ingredients; don’t assume rye means wholemeal. | If I want my toast to add a particular grain flavour or a buttery contrast to my curry, I’ll choose the variety to suit. Around 30% of consumers put this flavour preference first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and warnings about possible traces on the specific pack. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, the labelling determines whether that variety is suitable for me. For around 30% of consumers, checking this comes first. |
REWE says its Beste Wahl rye toast contains 5% rye flour, while wheat flour is listed first in the ingredients. So the words ‘with rye’ don’t tell you whether you’re buying wholemeal toast.
If wholemeal is what you’re looking for, check that the product is labelled accordingly and read the ingredients on the pack you choose.
The Golden Toast butter toast listed by REWE contains butterfat. Any warnings about other possible allergen traces are also worth checking.
Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information for the specific variety. Butter toast is not a dairy-free alternative.
You may still have bread left over, even from a small pack. The Verbraucherzentrale recommends storing bread at room temperature in a dry place away from light under normal indoor conditions; bread dries out more quickly in the fridge.
Reseal the pack and follow its storage instructions. If you want to keep bread for longer, you can freeze it in portions. Any bread with visible mould should be thrown away in its entirety.
These specific types of toast have different ingredients and pack features. Always check the information for the variety available when choosing.
Ölz Sandwich Toast is an option if you’re looking for classic wheat toast in a 250 g pack.
The 250 g butter toast may suit you if you prefer butter toast with curry and can use the pack soon after opening.
The 250 g rye toast is an option for people who specifically want their toast to contain rye.
In 2025, Lidl named several types of Grafschafter toast, including wheat, butter and wholemeal toast.
A 250 g pack may be enough to serve as a side for a small group; the amount you’ll need depends on what else you’re serving with the curry. REWE lists ten servings for Harry wholemeal toast in this pack size. Allow for more bread if you also want to use the toast as a base for leftover curry.
No. A proportion of rye doesn’t mean the bread is made from wholemeal flour. REWE Beste Wahl rye toast contains 5% rye flour, with wheat flour listed as the first ingredient. To tell the difference, check the product name and ingredients list.
Under normal indoor conditions, bread is best kept at room temperature in a dry place away from light. The Verbraucherzentrale points out that bread dries out more quickly in the fridge; in very warm, humid weather, keeping it in the fridge may occasionally help prevent mould, particularly in white bread. Follow the instructions on the pack and throw away any bread with visible mould in its entirety.
The main things to check are the ingredients, highlighted allergens, possible warnings about traces and the best-before date. The Verbraucherzentrale explains this information as part of food labelling. Always rely on the labelling for the variety of toast you’re actually buying.