Choose wholegrain seeded crispbread if a wholegrain base is your priority; choose by seed type if flavour and texture matter more for your dinner. Either way, compare salt on the same basis and check the ingredients and allergens on the specific pack, especially if anyone needs to avoid sesame or cereals containing gluten.
If you’re looking for a crunchy base for several diners, you can match the seed type to your toppings and preferred texture. The online ranges at Albert Heijn and Jumbo include varieties with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and sesame, among others.
If wholegrain matters to you, check that the pack actually carries the wholegrain label. Then compare fibre and salt per 100 g or per serving, using the same basis for each product; values can vary between products.
When sharing a meal, everyone should be able to see which ingredients are in the crispbread. Always check the current label for sesame, cereals containing gluten and any cross-contamination warnings.
Decide what matters most at the table: a wholegrain base, diners’ allergens, or the flavour and texture that go with your toppings. Then check the nutritional information for the varieties you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrain base and fibre | Look for the ‘wholegrain’ label and compare fibre per 100 g or for equal serving sizes. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a product labelled ‘wholegrain’ is made from 100% wholemeal flour. | If a wholegrain base is my priority for dinner, I won’t choose based on the visible seeds alone. For around 42% of consumers, the grain base comes first. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the specific pack; the product name or image alone isn’t enough. | If someone at the table needs to avoid sesame or cereals containing gluten, I need to know what’s in every pack before serving it. This is the first concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Seed type and texture | Check which seeds are listed and whether the pack contains enough pieces for the number of diners. Compare salt per 100 g or per serving on the same basis. | When serving a variety of toppings, I want a crunchy option whose flavour suits the meal. Seed type is the deciding factor for around 25% of consumers. |
Sesame and cereals containing gluten are worth checking, but ingredients vary by product. Seeing a particular seed on the front doesn’t tell you what other ingredients or warnings apply.
Before buying and serving, check the allergen information on the pack of the variety you’ve chosen.
A layer of seeds says nothing, by itself, about the grain base. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a product can only be called ‘wholegrain’ if it is made entirely from wholemeal flour.
If wholegrain matters to you, look for the ‘wholegrain’ label on the pack, then compare the nutritional information.
The Dutch Government Gazette described measures to encourage the use of iodised salt in bread and bread substitutes in 2008. That doesn’t tell you which type of salt is in the crispbread you’re buying.
If iodised salt matters to you, read the ingredients list for the specific product.
If several people are eating crispbread with different toppings, the number of pieces and the serving size matter in practical terms.
Decide how much you want to serve, then check the number of pieces and the nutritional information per serving on the pack.
Albert Heijn’s online range lists crispbread varieties with sunflower seeds and sesame, among others.
Jumbo lists crispbread with sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds online, alongside other varieties.
Wasa appears in the online ranges reviewed at Albert Heijn and Jumbo, with varieties such as Golden Brown, Wholegrain and Sourdough Multigrain.
According to Ryvita, its British Multigrain Crispbread contains 18% toasted seeds and grains, including linseed and sesame.
These products offer two options to consider for dinner: wholegrain crispbread and a sunflower seed variety. For the second option, check that the product format is the type of crispbread you’re looking for.
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An option to consider if you’re looking for wholegrain crispbread for dinner. The pack states 265 g; check the latest allergen information and salt content on the label before serving it to your guests.
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An option to consider if sunflower seeds would go well with your toppings. The title states 8 pieces and describes the product as rusks, so check that the format is the type of crispbread you want to serve, and read the allergen information on the pack.
No. Choose wholegrain if that grain base matters to you. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘wholegrain’ means a product made entirely from wholemeal flour; also compare the seed type, nutritional information and allergens of the varieties you’re considering.
Check the ingredients and allergens on each individual pack before serving. Sesame and cereals containing gluten, including rye, need particular attention; also read any cross-contamination warnings on the pack.
Don’t assume that all crispbread contains iodised baker’s salt. The Dutch Government Gazette described measures to encourage the use of iodised salt in bread and bread substitutes in 2008; check the ingredients list for the product you’re buying.
Compare the salt content of products on the same basis, for example per 100 g, then consider the serving size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 0.1 g of salt per 10 g piece of wholegrain crispbread; use the value on the specific product’s pack when making your choice.
