For a generously filled sandwich, it’s worth looking specifically for large sandwich slices or toast that’s described as extra thick, rather than relying on the word ‘toast’ alone. Size and thickness aren’t the same, though. If wholemeal bread, ingredients or toasting matter to you, check these separately, along with whether the slices will fit in your toaster.
If you’re planning an open sandwich with several toppings or a filled sandwich, the available surface area of each slice is what matters most. Ölz describes its Riesen Toast as extra large and thick, while Harry says its Sammy’s Super Sandwich has extra-large slices.
If wholemeal bread or a more wholesome blend matters more to you than an especially large white toast slice, compare the specific wholemeal claims and ingredients. The term ‘sandwich bread’ alone doesn’t tell you anything about this.
If you avoid allergens, freeze your bread or want to toast thick slices, check the label and storage instructions for the specific product, as well as the dimensions of your toaster, to see whether it’s suitable.
First, decide whether topping space, ingredients or toasting matters most for your snack. Then check the features of the specific loaf: a large sandwich slice doesn’t have to be particularly thick, and wholemeal bread tells you nothing about slice size.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Topping space and slice thickness | Look for claims such as ‘extra large’ or ‘extra thick’ and, where possible, check the slice dimensions. | If I’m adding plenty of cheese, vegetables or cold meat, I want enough room for the toppings. Topping space would come first for around 36% of consumers. |
| Wholemeal content and texture | Compare the wholemeal content, ingredients and fibre per 100 g on each product’s packaging. | Wholemeal bread or a heartier bite matters more to me than an especially large white slice. Around 29% of consumers would prioritise this kind of blend. |
| Fit in the toaster | Compare the height and thickness of the slices with the usable dimensions of your toaster slots. | I want to toast thicker slices without having to push them into the toaster. For around 21% of consumers, whether the bread fits their appliance would take priority. |
| Ingredients and storage | Read the current ingredients list, allergen and ‘may contain’ information, and storage instructions. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients or store the bread for longer, I check the label for each variety. This information would take priority for around 14% of consumers. |
Sandwich size and slice thickness are different things: Harry says Sammy’s Super Sandwich has extra-large slices, while Ölz specifically describes its Riesen Toast as extra large and thick.
Check the precise wording about the slices and look at the specific product’s dimensions if thickness matters for your toppings or toaster.
Spelt is a type of wheat. Wholemeal and seeded describe neither gluten-free suitability nor ingredients; these vary from one loaf to another.
If you need bread labelled gluten-free, choose a variety marked accordingly and read its current ingredients and ‘may contain’ information.
You can’t tell whether a thick slice will fit your toaster from the bread’s name alone. Toasters with explicitly extra-wide slots are also available for thick slices.
Compare the slice dimensions with the usable opening of your toaster. Don’t push a slice into a slot if it doesn’t fit.
Verbraucherzentrale recommends throwing away the whole loaf if you can see mould on it.
Store ordinary bread in a dry place away from light. For frozen bread and other speciality products, follow the instructions on the packaging.
These product ranges and supermarket options illustrate some of the choices available for a hearty snack. The features mentioned apply to the specific varieties described, not to every loaf made by each brand.
Ölz Riesen Toast is worth considering if you’re specifically looking for large, thick toast slices.
Sammy’s Super Sandwich is a large-format option for filled sandwiches.
Dinkel-Sandwich and Vollkorn-Sandwich are options for different grain preferences.
The Sandwich-Toast Vollkorn and Körner Balance varieties are worth considering if you want wholemeal bread or seeds in your sandwich.
REWE is relevant here as a retailer of different kinds of toast and sandwich bread, rather than as a single bread range.
These breads include pumpernickel, wholemeal and spelt varieties to pair with savoury toppings. If you’re specifically looking for extra-thick or particularly large toast slices, check the slice dimensions and whether they’ll fit in your toaster for each product.
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Worth considering for a savoury snack if you’d prefer pumpernickel to white toast.
Check whether the surface area and thickness of the slices suit your toppings and, if relevant, your toaster.
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An option for a hearty snack if you prefer wholemeal bread with savoury toppings.
The product name alone doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are or whether they’ll fit in your toaster. If you have specific dietary requirements, read the latest allergen information.
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Worth considering with savoury spreads if you’re looking for bread made with spelt and green spelt.
Spelt isn’t gluten-free. Before buying, check the latest product information and the slice dimensions if you plan to toast the bread.
No. A large sandwich slice may also work well for plenty of toppings; ‘large’ and ‘thick’ mean different things. Check wholemeal content, ingredients and storage separately, whatever the slice size.
No, it depends on the slice and the appliance. Compare the thickness and height with the usable slot opening, and don’t push a slice in if it doesn’t fit.
No, spelt is a type of wheat. If you need bread labelled gluten-free, check that the specific variety is marked accordingly, and read the ingredients and ‘may contain’ information.
When choosing bread, it’s particularly important to check the ingredients list, highlighted allergens, nutritional information and storage instructions on the current packaging. If the online description differs, check the product actually being offered.
Ordinary bread can be stored at room temperature in a dry place away from light. Follow the packaging instructions for frozen and other speciality products; Verbraucherzentrale recommends throwing away the whole loaf if you can see mould on it.