Daily coffee drinker on a budget
Looking for simple crispbread for a regular coffee break and keeping an eye on how much each pack contains.
Who is this guide for?
Shopper who prefers wholegrain or high-fibre options
Wants crispbread as a base for sweet or savoury toppings and compares the ingredients and nutritional information of different varieties.
Shopper with dietary or allergy requirements
Needs to check the ingredients and allergens on the specific pack. A name such as ‘lightweight’ or ‘high-fibre’ doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with what matters most for your coffee break: how much you use, the ingredients or whether the product is suitable for your allergy requirements. Then compare the information on the packs of the varieties that meet your needs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack weight for daily use | Check the weight and, if stated, the number of pieces per pack. | I often have crispbread with my coffee and want to know how much is in a pack. For around 42% of consumers, the amount for regular use comes first. |
| Wholegrain and fibre | Read the ingredients and compare fibre per 100 g; check the rest of the nutritional information too. | I’m looking for a wholegrain base for toppings and want to compare the fibre content of different varieties. Around 33% of consumers prioritise these ingredients. |
| Allergens and dietary suitability | Check the ingredients and allergen information on the latest pack; if avoiding gluten, look for an explicit suitability claim. | I need to know whether a specific variety is suitable for my allergy or dietary restriction before I buy it. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘lightweight’ or ‘high-fibre’ means allergen-free
These terms don’t tell you whether a product is suitable for people with allergies. Wasa Light Weight product information lists gluten from rye and milk, and says that sesame may be present.
If you have an allergy or avoid gluten, read the ingredients and allergen information on the latest packaging.
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Assuming all crispbread contains baker’s salt
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, adding baker’s salt to bread isn’t compulsory. So don’t assume a product will contribute iodine just because it belongs to this category.
If baker’s salt matters to you, check the label on the specific product.
Brands to consider
Wasa
For anyone looking to choose between different crispbread ingredients and varieties.
- Jumbo lists several Wasa varieties, including wholegrain, high-fibre and gluten-free options.
- Ingredients and allergens vary by variety, so check the specific pack.
Jumbo
A supermarket own-brand option if you’re looking for a wholegrain or seeded variety for regular use.
- The listed Jumbo Wholegrain Crispbread comes in a 375 g pack; seeded varieties are also available.
- Check the ingredients and allergens of the variety you choose.
Lidl
A supermarket option if you’d like to pick up seeded crispbread while doing your shopping.
- Lidl Netherlands lists a 264 g pack in a sunflower seed and pumpkin seed variety.
- According to Lidl, the listed varieties are only available in store.
Crispbread for your coffee break at Joybuy
These varieties come in different pack sizes and have different ingredient claims. First choose what suits your needs, then check the nutritional information and any allergens before buying.
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Wasa Sourdough Rye crispbread 235 g
A rye variety for anyone who likes to add toppings to their crispbread at coffee time. If you have dietary or allergy requirements, check the ingredients on the pack.
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Wasa high-fibre crispbread 300 g
For anyone who considers fibre when choosing crispbread to have with their coffee. The product information lists 26 g of fibre and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, and identifies sesame and cereals containing gluten as allergens; check the latest packaging.
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g'woon wholegrain crispbread 375 g
A 375 g pack of wholegrain crispbread for anyone who regularly has crispbread with their coffee. If they matter to your choice, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
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Bolletje wholegrain crispbread 265 g
A wholegrain variety for anyone looking for crispbread as a base for toppings. Compare the nutritional information on the pack with other varieties, and check the allergens if necessary.
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g'woon wholegrain crispbread 125 g
A 125 g pack for anyone who’d like a smaller amount of wholegrain crispbread with their coffee. Check the ingredients and allergens for this variety on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
What does ‘wholegrain’ mean on a pack of crispbread?
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘wholegrain’ on crackers means that the flour is made entirely from whole grains. If you’d also like to compare fibre content, check the nutritional information for the specific pack, ideally per 100 g.
Does crispbread always contain baker’s salt?
No, don’t assume that it does. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that adding baker’s salt to bread isn’t compulsory. If this matters to you, check the ingredients on the label of the specific crispbread.
How do I check allergens in crispbread?
Read the allergen information and ingredients on the pack you’re planning to buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must be provided on prepacked foods. A variety name such as ‘lightweight’ doesn’t tell you which allergens the product contains.
How do I keep crispbread crisp after opening?
Seal the pack tightly after opening and store the crispbread somewhere dry, away from moisture. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging.