Hosts looking to stock up
You’re expecting several guests or regularly host coffee breaks. That’s why you compare the number of crackers in a pack and its total weight.
Who are these options for?
Hosts looking to spread out their supply
You’d rather not open everything at once. A pack with smaller inner packs can be handy, as long as you can store any opened crackers according to the storage instructions.
Hosts who check the labels
You might be looking for a wholemeal variety or catering for a guest with an allergy. The product name alone won’t tell you which ingredients and allergens are in the crackers you’ve chosen.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many you’ll serve at once. Then decide whether you want to use the pack over several occasions, and finally check the nutritional information and ingredients that matter to your guests.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity and stock | Compare the number of crackers and the total weight with what you want to serve your guests. | If I’m expecting lots of guests, I want to know whether one pack will be enough. Having plenty in stock is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Spreading out your supply over several coffee breaks | Check whether the pack contains inner packs and read the storage instructions for after opening. | If I’m serving crackers on different days, I don’t want to open the whole supply straight away. This is the most important factor for around 30% of consumers. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Read the product name and ingredients; compare fibre content on the same basis, such as per 100 g. | I want to choose a wholemeal variety or compare nutritional values. This is the main consideration for an estimated 20% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Check the current label on the variety you’ve bought, including any warnings. | If a guest has a food allergy, I need to know exactly what I’m serving. This check comes first for around 10% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multipack will automatically be large enough
More inner packs don’t necessarily mean more crackers. For example, Jumbo lists Bolletje Ontbijt Crackers Volkoren Meergranen as 4 × 3 crackers, while ALDI Nederland lists 25 crackers for a wholemeal crispbread product.
Count how many crackers you want to serve first, then compare the quantities and weights on the packs.
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Confusing ‘multi-seed’, ‘light’ and ‘wholemeal’
These words don’t describe the same product feature. A name containing ‘multi-seed’ or ‘light’ doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether a cracker is wholemeal.
Check the full product name and ingredients list if you’re specifically looking for a wholemeal variety.
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Relying on a product page you viewed earlier when catering for guests
Ingredients and allergens vary between crackers and may differ from one variety to another. Warnings about the possible presence of allergens are also relevant when serving them.
Read the label on the pack you’ve actually bought, and keep the packaging handy in case guests ask about the ingredients.
Brands to consider
Bolletje
Jumbo lists Bolletje Ontbijt Crackers Volkoren Meergranen in a pack of 4 × 3 crackers, as well as Meerzaden in the same format.
- Small packs of three crackers can work well for serving over several occasions.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety; the names Meergranen and Meerzaden don’t tell you enough about them.
Melba
Jumbo describes Melba Crackers Naturel as a thin, crunchy cracker in a 125 g pack.
- An option for serving a different texture alongside a larger pack for stocking up.
- Check the pack to see whether 125 g will be enough for your guests.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists a 4-pack of light, plain crackers, as well as other cracker styles.
- The 4-pack label helps you find a pack you can spread over several occasions.
- Check the number of crackers, ingredients and nutritional information for the pack you’ve chosen.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Knäckebröd Volkoren in a pack of 5 × 5 crackers, with a total weight of 375 g.
- The stated quantity of 25 crackers makes it easier to plan for a group.
- Don’t just go by the pack size: also check the variety, ingredients and storage instructions.
Tastino (Lidl)
Lidl Nederland lists Tastino Luxe crackers volkoren in a 210 g pack.
- The stated weight gives you a useful basis for comparing the pack with other sizes.
- Check the number of crackers and the label before deciding whether the pack is right for your group.
Goud Gebakken (ALDI)
ALDI Nederland lists Goud Gebakken Knäckebröd volkoren with 25 crackers and a weight of 375 g, alongside breakfast or thin crackers in quantities that vary by variety.
- A stated quantity makes it easier to plan for a larger coffee break.
- Compare the specific variety: crispbread and thin crackers aren’t the same choice.
Crackers and crispbread on Joybuy
These products offer a range of pack sizes for a coffee break: a multipack, packs of crispbread and an assortment of crackers. If you want to plan portions per guest, compare the number of crackers shown on the packaging.
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Tuc Original Crackers 3 × 100 g
The three packs are a good option if you want to serve crackers at more than one coffee break. Use the packaging to work out how many crackers you’ll need per guest, and check the current label if any of your guests have an allergy.
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Wasa High-Fiber Crackers 300 g
This pack is a good option if you’d like to serve crispbread and compare products by weight. Check the number of crackers if you want to work out portions in advance; if anyone has an allergy, read the label on the pack you’ve chosen too.
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g'woon Wholemeal Crispbread 375 g
The 375 g pack is a good option if you’d like to stock up on crispbread. Check the number of crackers on the packaging when planning, and read the ingredients and allergens before serving.
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Pacific Biscuits Large Gift Pack
An assortment is worth considering if you’d like to offer your guests a choice of crackers. Check the contents and allergens for each item; when planning, bear in mind the advice to keep the contents refrigerated after opening and use them within one day.
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Bolletje Whole Grain Crispbread 265 g
This pack is a good option if you want to serve wholemeal crispbread. Check the number of crackers on the packaging and whether you can open the contents in separate inner packs; if any of your guests have an allergy, read the current label.
Frequently asked questions
How many crackers do I need for a coffee break?
It depends on how many guests you have and how many crackers you want to serve each person. Add up the quantities and compare the total with the number of crackers in the pack. Then decide whether you’d also like to keep some in reserve for another occasion.
Is a multipack more convenient than a large box?
A multipack is particularly handy if you want to open the contents over several occasions; a larger box may be a better fit if you’re serving lots of crackers at once. For both, check the number of crackers and follow the storage instructions for opened packs.
How can I tell if a cracker is wholemeal?
Check the specific product name and ingredients list, rather than relying on words such as ‘multi-seed’ or ‘light’. If you also want to compare nutritional values, use the same basis for both products, such as fibre per 100 g.
What should I check if a guest has a food allergy?
Read the current label on the exact crackers you’re serving, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. According to the Voedingscentrum, the 14 most common allergens must be listed on food products. Keep the packaging handy so you can check the information for each product.