Who is this option suitable for?

Parents looking for a small treat

For a children's party or a planned tea-time treat, you may want something crunchy with a chocolate coating, without handing out a large portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping treats small.

Parents packing something for school or an after-school club

You’ll want to check in advance whether the snack fits the group’s rules and the children’s allergies or dietary requirements. Ask about the school or after-school club’s policy, and check the label on the product you’ve chosen.

Families looking for an everyday crispbread

If you don’t need the chocolate coating, you can choose uncoated wholegrain crispbread. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists wholegrain crispbread as a bread and grain option for children aged 4 to 12.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the crispbread is for an everyday snack or a treat. If it’s going to be shared with a group, check with the school, after-school club or organiser before assessing the specific pack.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important for?
Allergens and group rules Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product; ask about the school, after-school club or party venue’s rules in advance. If I’m bringing something for a group, I want to know whether it’s suitable for the group’s allergies and rules; this is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
A small chocolate treat Check the portion size and compare the nutritional information per portion, including sugars and saturated fat. For a children’s party, I’m looking for a crunchy chocolate treat, but I want to keep the portion small; around 33% of consumers prioritise this when choosing a treat.
Wholegrain base Check whether the product is labelled as wholegrain crispbread, and read its ingredients and allergen information too. For an everyday snack, I don’t need the chocolate coating and would rather choose a wholegrain option; this is the most important factor for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all crispbread has the same gluten status

    Ingredients vary from one product to another. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens which must be declared, including cereals containing gluten, need to be clearly identified on the label of prepacked foods.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. If gluten-free is essential, check the claims and information for that specific product rather than relying on the product category.

  • Treating chocolate-coated crispbread as the same as plain crispbread

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists wholegrain crispbread as an everyday bread and grain option for children aged 4 to 12, and recommends small portions for treats. Don’t automatically apply that guidance to a chocolate-coated product.

    Choose a small portion for a planned treat; for an everyday snack, consider uncoated wholegrain crispbread.

  • Buying before checking the group’s rules

    What you can hand out depends on the rules at the school, after-school club or party venue. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends taking children’s allergies and religious or dietary requirements into account.

    Before buying, ask what’s allowed and which ingredients the group needs to avoid or check.

  • Mistaking the rule on baker’s salt for product information

    According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, iodine compounds may be present in bread, bread substitutes and other bakery products only through baker’s salt, with a maximum of 65 mg of iodine per kg of salt. This does not mean that every crispbread contains added iodine.

    If baker’s salt is relevant to your choice, check the ingredients list on the exact product.

Brands to consider

Wasa

Albert Heijn lists various standard Wasa crispbread products, including Wholegrain, Sesame and Sourdough Rye.

  • The products have distinct names, making it easier to identify an option without a chocolate coating.
  • For a chocolate-coated product, always check the exact product name, ingredients and allergen information; details for standard crispbread don’t necessarily apply.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s range includes its own-brand crispbread in varieties such as wholegrain, sesame and seeded.

  • The varieties mentioned come in separate packs, so you can compare their ingredients.
  • Don’t assume that the ingredients or allergen information for standard crispbread also apply to a chocolate-coated product.

Ryvita

On its UK product page, Ryvita describes Original Crispbread as a cracker made with wholegrain rye flour and rye flour.

  • For this UK product, Ryvita lists the ingredients and allergen information on its product page.
  • This information doesn’t confirm the ingredients or availability of a Dutch product, and it doesn’t describe a chocolate-coated variety.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take chocolate-coated crispbread to school or an after-school club?

First check whether it fits the school or after-school club’s rules and is suitable for the children in the group. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends taking allergies and religious or dietary requirements into account when choosing treats, so be sure to check the ingredients of the exact product too.

Should I always check the allergens in crispbread?

Check the label on the exact product if allergies, coeliac disease or dietary restrictions are a concern. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens which must be declared need to be clearly identified on the label of prepacked foods. The name ‘crispbread’ doesn’t tell you which ingredients are in a particular pack.

Does the Dutch rule on baker’s salt mean that all crispbread contains iodine?

No. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, iodine compounds may be present in bread, bread substitutes and other bakery products only through baker’s salt, with a maximum of 65 mg of iodine per kg of salt. This rule doesn’t tell you whether your chosen crispbread contains baker’s salt or added iodine; check the ingredients list to find out.

How should I store crispbread for a children’s tea-time treat?

Follow the best-before date and any storage instructions on the pack of the product you’ve chosen. This applies to chocolate-coated crispbread too: follow the instructions for that product rather than assuming the same storage advice applies to every variety.