For generously filled fakeaway sandwiches, a larger wholemeal sandwich loaf may be a good fit; for smaller toasties, classic wholemeal toast may suit your planned portion better. To compare wholemeal content and fibre, check the ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g rather than judging by the bread’s colour. If you need to avoid specific ingredients or allergens, always check the label on the pack you’re buying.
If you’re serving wholemeal bread instead of white toast for fakeaway night, the ingredients list and fibre content per 100 g can help you compare. The German Nutrition Society recommends choosing wholegrain options when buying cereal products.
For club sandwiches or layered toasties, check that the slices will suit your planned filling and fit in your toaster. EDEKA describes its GUT&GÜNSTIG wholemeal sandwich loaf as suitable for toasting too.
If you need to avoid wheat or other ingredients, check the label on each product separately. Ingredients and warnings about possible traces can vary, even between products with similar wholemeal labels.
First, decide which slice size will suit your planned sandwich. Then compare wholemeal claims and nutritional values on the same basis, and check the ingredients on the specific pack you’re buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal content and fibre | Compare the wholemeal claim, what the stated wholemeal percentage refers to, and fibre per 100 g. | I want to choose wholemeal bread specifically for my sandwiches and compare the fibre content of different packs. Around 42% of consumers put this focus on wholemeal content and fibre first. |
| Slice size and toasting | Choose a slice size to suit your planned filling and toaster, and check the product description. | I want my sandwich to hold several layers, with slices that suit the portion I’m planning. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the right size and suitability for toasting. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces on the current pack. | I need to check for specific ingredients or allergen warnings in every product I buy for my household. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Looks alone don’t reliably show what the bread is made from. Percentage figures can also be based on different things.
Read the product description and ingredients list. Compare wholemeal percentages only when they’re based on the same thing, and check fibre per 100 g.
A small slice may be awkward for a layered sandwich, while large slices won’t suit every portion.
Before you buy, think about how much filling you’ll add and whether the slices will fit your toaster.
Ingredients and warnings about possible traces can vary between wholemeal toast products.
Check the current pack for every product you buy rather than relying on the label of a different one.
EDEKA notes that online product information may differ from the packaging, and that not every product is available in every store.
Check availability before you shop, then check the ingredients, warnings and best-before date on the product itself.
EDEKA sells a 500-g wholemeal toast and a 750-g wholemeal sandwich loaf. The sandwich loaf is also described as suitable for toasting.
Golden Toast describes its wholemeal toast as toastable wholemeal wheat bread.
RUF sells a product called Bio Weizen Vollkorn Toastbrot (organic wholemeal wheat toast bread).
Look for a clear wholemeal description and check the ingredients list and nutritional information. Golden Toast states that 90% of the total flour content in its wholemeal toast is wholemeal flour; EDEKA states that 90% of the cereal content in its GUT&GÜNSTIG wholemeal toast is wholemeal flour. Don’t treat these figures as directly comparable, as they’re based on different things.
Yes, as long as the specific product is described as suitable for toasting and its size works with your filling. Golden Toast describes its wholemeal toast as toastable, and EDEKA also says its wholemeal sandwich loaf can be toasted. If you’re buying larger slices, check they’ll fit in your toaster.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. The Golden Toast wholemeal toast listed by REWE should be stored in a dry place, out of direct sunlight. Instructions may differ for other products.
No. The Golden Toast and EDEKA wholemeal toast products described here contain wheat. If you need gluten-free ingredients for your household, check the label on the specific product rather than assuming that ‘wholemeal’ means gluten-free.