Who is this choice relevant to?

Planning an Easter brunch with a chocolate twist

You want to serve a crunchy, sweet combination and check in advance exactly what will be on the table.

Putting together a brunch platter

You want to use crispbread as a plain base, choosing chocolate or other toppings separately.

Careful label reader

You want to check the ingredients and allergens on both the crispbread and chocolate packs, rather than relying on the product category.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether a ready-made chocolate coating matters to you, or whether you’d rather choose the crispbread and chocolate separately.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Ready-made chocolate coating Check that the product name specifically describes crispbread with a chocolate coating, and read the ingredients and allergen information. If I want to put a ready-made product on the brunch platter, I need to be sure I’m not buying a chocolate bread roll or a biscuit. Around 40% of consumers prioritise a ready-made chocolate option that they can check.
Pairing them yourself Choose the crispbread and type of chocolate separately, and allow time to prepare them. If you want to choose the toppings yourself, you can put together the combination portion by portion. Around 40% of consumers prioritise this freedom when choosing a base.
Ingredients and allergens Check both packs for the grains used and any relevant allergens, such as sesame, milk or soya. When I’m serving others, I want to be able to see the ingredients in each product. Checking the labels is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every chocolate product is chocolate-coated crispbread

    Chocolate sold separately, chocolate bread rolls and biscuits are different types of product, each with their own ingredients and allergens.

    Before choosing a ready-made product, check that both crispbread and a chocolate coating are mentioned in the product name and description.

  • Assuming crispbread is gluten-free

    The Ryvita variants reviewed contain rye, and Ryvita states that its products contain gluten. So the product category ‘crispbread’ doesn’t tell you whether a product meets a specific gluten restriction.

    Check the grains and label information on the specific pack, even if you choose another brand.

  • Assuming the salt is always iodised

    You can’t tell which type of salt has been used from the name ‘crispbread’ or the product’s origin.

    If iodised salt is important to your choice, check the ingredients list for the specific product.

Brands to consider

Ryvita

Ryvita offers crispbread varieties made with rye and grains. This product information doesn’t confirm that they offer chocolate-coated crispbread.

  • For Dark Rye, Ryvita lists wholegrain rye and rye flour; for Multigrain, it lists rye, seeds and grains.
  • According to Ryvita’s own FAQ, its products contain gluten. Check the label of the variant you choose.

Fjord

Jumbo lists Fjord Wholegrain Rye 250 g as a crispbread option.

  • A rye base to pair with toppings you choose separately.
  • This listing doesn’t describe a chocolate coating.

Goud Gebakken

ALDI describes Goud Gebakken Sesame Crispbread as light wheat bread with sesame.

  • A sesame option if you want to choose the crispbread and chocolate separately.
  • Wheat and sesame are ingredients to check on the label; the product described isn’t listed as having a chocolate coating.

Choceur

ALDI lists Choceur chocolate, including dark and white varieties, as separate products.

  • A separate chocolate option to enjoy with crispbread.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the chocolate bar you choose. Chocolate on its own isn’t chocolate-coated crispbread.

Wasa

Jumbo lists Wasa Delicate Crisp in a range of flavours, including savoury options.

  • A cracker option if you want to serve a selection of separate items on a brunch platter.
  • This Wasa Delicate Crisp listing doesn’t confirm that it’s chocolate-coated crispbread; check the exact product type when buying.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I assume that crispbread contains iodised baker’s salt?

No, you can’t tell from the product category. If the type of salt used matters to your purchase, check the ingredients list on the specific crispbread pack.

How do I check the allergens in crispbread served with chocolate on the side?

Read the labels on both products separately. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be clearly distinguishable from other ingredients on the label. For the products you choose, check the grains listed, as well as sesame, milk and soya.

Is Ryvita a gluten-free option for Easter brunch?

No, not according to Ryvita’s own product information: the brand states that its products contain gluten. Check other brands separately using the label for the variant you choose.