Families who want to spread out their supplies
If you serve crackers on different days, the total amount and the number of individual packs are worth considering. A large pack is most practical when you can use the opened crackers in good time.
Who are these crackers for?
Families looking for a sturdy base for toppings
If you’re serving crackers with toppings, you may want to focus on their texture, ingredients and fibre per 100 g rather than the number of crackers in a pack.
Fans of small, crunchy bites
A thin cracker works well for a small topped bite with coffee. However, a compact pack may not be suitable for keeping the family supplied across several occasions.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, think about how many people will be eating and whether you’ll serve the crackers plain or with toppings. Then compare the packaging, texture and nutritional information for the specific variety.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important for? |
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| Supplies and portions | Check the net weight and the number of individual packs. Consider how many you usually open at once. | When we have coffee together on different days, I don’t want to open the whole pack straight away. Around 38% of consumers put supplies and portion sizes first. |
| Sturdiness and ingredients | Compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g; if you’re choosing seeded crackers, check the label for allergens too. | For a topped snack, I want a cracker that suits my preference for wholegrain ingredients and a firm texture. Around 37% of consumers pay most attention to this. |
| Thin, crunchy texture | Check the type of cracker, the pack size and whether the texture will work with the toppings you plan to serve. | For small bites with coffee, I’d rather choose a thin cracker than a large multipack. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Looking only at the total pack size
A large pack is less convenient if you have to open all the crackers at once and want to spread them across several coffee breaks.
As well as checking the net weight, see whether the pack contains individual inner packs, and follow the storage advice once opened.
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Assuming high in fibre means wholegrain
A claim about fibre doesn’t tell you by itself which grain ingredients the crackers contain.
If you’re specifically looking for wholegrain crackers, read the ingredients list and compare the stated fibre per 100 g separately.
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Serving seeded crackers without checking the label
Seeded crackers may contain ingredients that matter to family members with allergies. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen information on labels.
Check the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging each time you buy them.
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Judging the cracker on its own
The toppings change what you’re serving in each bite; the cracker’s label doesn’t give the nutritional information for the whole combination.
When choosing, also look at the ingredients and nutritional information for the toppings you plan to serve with it.
Brands to consider
Bolletje
Bolletje offers, among other options, light wholegrain crackers and sturdier Ontbijtcrackers Meerzaden.
- According to Bolletje, its Ontbijtcrackers Meerzaden contain seeds and kernels and have a firm texture.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for the variety you choose; different crackers from the same brand don’t necessarily have the same ingredients.
Melba
According to manufacturer Van der Meulen, Melba Crackers Naturel are extra-thin, crunchy crackers for occasions such as a light snack.
- Their thin texture makes them a good choice if you want to serve small topped bites.
- The 125 g pack listed by Jumbo is smaller than the multipacks mentioned; check the label for allergens.
Albert Heijn
This supermarket brand offers a range of crackers and crispbreads.
- Compare the size and ingredients of each product to find a texture that suits you.
- Don’t infer nutritional values or allergens from the brand name; read the packaging for the specific variety.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists, among other options, light crackers in 2 × 125 g packs.
- Two separate packs can be handy if you serve the crackers on different days.
- For each plain or high-fibre variety, check the ingredients, nutritional information and storage instructions.
Lidl
Lidl lists light crackers in plain and high-fibre varieties, in 250 g packs.
- You can choose based on the variety you want and the pack size.
- Compare the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging of the variety you buy.
Aldi / Goud Gebakken
ALDI lists Goud Gebakken Low Carb Crackers in a small pack containing 2 × 3 pieces.
- The stated number of pieces makes the portion size for this specific product clear.
- Six crackers aren’t a direct substitute for a larger family pack; assess the product’s nutritional information on its own.
Crackers for different coffee moments
These Joybuy products include packs to share, individual portions and crackers to serve with toppings. Compare the pack size and label of the variety that suits your coffee break.
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Pacific Biscuits Large Gift Pack
A gift pack to consider if you’d like to share crackers over coffee.
Before buying, check the contents of each item, the allergens listed on the labels and the storage advice once opened.
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Pacific Biscuits with Iron & Onion Flavour Family Pack 400 g
A family pack to consider if you’d like to share onion-flavoured crackers with your coffee.
The product name states 400 g. Check the portion sizes and the label for allergens; don’t infer a nutritional claim about iron from the name.
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Wasa High-Fiber Crackers 300 g
A pack to consider if you want to compare the ingredients in crackers for toppings.
The product name states 300 g. Read the nutritional information per 100 g and check the label for allergens; don’t use the product name as a substitute for this information.
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Tuc Original Crackers 3 × 100 g
An option if you want to spread the crackers across several coffee breaks.
The product name states that there are three 100 g packs. Check the ingredients and allergens on the label before serving.
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Lu Cracottes Natural 250 g
A plain cracker to consider if you want to serve a choice of toppings with coffee.
The product name states 250 g. Check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose a pack with individual portions?
They’re handy if you serve crackers on different days and want to open only some of them at a time. Check how many are in each pack and follow the storage advice on the label once opened.
Are high-fibre crackers automatically wholegrain?
No. Fibre and wholegrain ingredients are different characteristics. Read the ingredients list to see which grains are used, and use the nutritional information per 100 g to compare the fibre content of different products.
Should I check for allergens in crackers for the family?
Yes, check the packaging for every variety, especially if someone in your family has an allergy. Read both the ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.
How should I store an opened pack of crackers?
Follow the storage advice on the specific pack. Seal an opened pack properly if you plan to serve the remaining crackers later.