For an Easter lunch with several guests, the 375 g wholemeal packs from AH and Jumbo are practical options to consider: AH lists 25 portions, while Jumbo lists 5 × 5 pieces. If fibre content matters more to you, compare the nutritional information for Wasa High Fibre. If you need gluten-free crispbread, choose a product explicitly labelled as such and check the other allergens too.
If you need crispbread for everyone at the table, the number of pieces or portions is more useful than the pack weight alone. Albert Heijn lists 25 portions for its 375 g AH Wholemeal Crispbread; Jumbo lists 5 × 5 pieces for its 375 g wholemeal pack.
If you use crispbread as a base for toppings, you can compare the fibre per 100 g and the types of grain. Albert Heijn's product information lists 26 g of fibre per 100 g for Wasa High Fibre and 12 g per 100 g for AH Wholemeal Crispbread.
First, check that the pack meets the needs of the people at your table. AH's wholemeal version lists rye, wheat and sesame, among other ingredients; its separate gluten-free version has its own ingredients and allergen information.
For your Easter lunch, first decide how many topped pieces you want to serve. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients of packs in a suitable size.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and portions | Compare the pack weight with the number of pieces or portions; for a multipack, check the total contents. | If I'm laying the table for several guests, I want to know whether one pack will provide enough topped pieces. This is the main consideration for around 36% of consumers. |
| Fibre and grains | Read the fibre content per 100 g and check which grains are listed in the ingredients. | Anyone who regularly uses crispbread as a base for toppings will want to compare the ingredients. Around 29% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Gluten and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statement for the specific pack. | If someone at the table needs to avoid gluten or a particular allergen, the chosen pack must meet that requirement. This is the first consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Size and toppings | Check the number of pieces, the weight per piece and the description of the thickness or flavour. | For small topped bites, I want to know which shape will suit the toppings I've planned. This is the main reason for choosing a particular product for around 14% of consumers. |
Pack weight and the number of pieces you can top are not the same thing. Albert Heijn lists 25 portions of 15 g for its wholemeal pack; for Wasa High Fibre, Albert Heijn's product information gives around 30 pieces of 10 g.
Decide how many pieces you want to serve, then compare both the pack contents and the number of pieces or portions.
Wasa High Fibre lists rye, wheat, oats and sesame, among other ingredients. AH's gluten-free version has different points to consider: its product information lists oats and the possible presence of sesame.
Check the fibre content and allergens separately on the current label, including any ‘may contain’ statements.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority's information about iodine compounds in bakers' salt does not tell you which salt is used in a particular pack of crispbread.
If it matters to your choice, look for iodised salt in the ingredients list on the pack itself.
If you don't finish a large pack after Easter lunch, you'll need to store the rest. AH and Wasa's product information recommends storing crispbread in a dry place and sealing opened packs properly.
Reseal the pack after use or store the rest in an airtight container.
Albert Heijn offers a 375 g pack of AH Wholemeal Crispbread, as well as a separate gluten-free version.
Jumbo Wholemeal Crispbread is listed as a 375 g pack containing 5 × 5 pieces.
Wasa offers a range of sizes and grain combinations, including 300 g packs of Wasa High Fibre.
Leksands Knäcke Original is a 200 g rye crispbread; Albert Heijn also lists a 3-pack.
ALDI lists a 25-piece wholemeal crispbread under Goud Gebakken, as well as a separate seeded version.
These crispbread packs come in a range of sizes for a lunch with several guests. Check the number of pieces and ingredients for each pack; the products below do not indicate whether other types of crispbread will suit your table.
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A 300 g pack to consider if you're looking for crispbread as a base for toppings for several guests. Check the number of pieces and allergens on the pack.
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A 375 g wholemeal pack for anyone planning to serve crispbread at a shared lunch. Check how many pieces are in the pack before deciding how many packs you'll need.
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A 265 g wholemeal pack to compare if pack weight matters when planning your lunch. Check the pack to see how many pieces it will provide.
AH Wholemeal Crispbread and Jumbo Wholemeal Crispbread are both listed in 375 g packs. Albert Heijn lists 25 portions for its pack, while Jumbo lists 5 × 5 pieces. Use the number of guests and the toppings you've planned to work out how many pieces you'll need.
Don't assume it is: the AH, Wasa and Leksands versions described contain gluten-containing grains. If you need a gluten-free product, choose one explicitly labelled as such and check the other allergens and any ‘may contain’ statement too.
You can't assume that every pack does; check the ingredients list for the specific product. Albert Heijn explicitly lists iodised salt in its gluten-free crispbread, but the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority's information about bakers' salt is not an ingredients list for all crispbread.
Keep it dry and seal an opened pack properly. Albert Heijn recommends putting its wholemeal crispbread in a closed container after opening; Wasa says to store Wasa High Fibre in a cool, dry and dark place.
