Choose crispbread for your first stock-up based on how you plan to use it: go for rye or sourdough if you’re looking for that flavour, a variety with a stated fibre content if you want to compare nutritional information, or a larger pack if you’ll eat it regularly. Compare fibre and salt per 100 g, check the allergen information for the specific variety, and don’t assume it will provide the same amount of iodine as ordinary bread if you’re using it as a substitute.
If crispbread is going to become a regular choice for breakfast or lunch, look beyond the front of the pack. The grains used, fibre and salt per 100 g, and the allergen information can help you tell the different varieties apart.
You want crispbread that suits your taste, even with a simple topping. Think about whether you prefer a pronounced rye flavour, sourdough or a variety with seeds, then check the rest of the label.
You’re looking for a pack size that suits how often you expect to eat crispbread. Compare the pack contents and check how to store the product once opened before buying several packs.
First decide whether flavour, nutritional information, pack size or a dietary restriction will guide your choice. Then check the label for each individual variety: the same brand name doesn’t tell you enough about the ingredients or allergens.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrain, fibre and salt | Check which grains are used and compare fibre and salt per 100 g. | I want to eat crispbread regularly and compare what’s in it without relying on the front of the pack alone. For around 33% of consumers, comparing this information on the label is the top priority. |
| Rye, sourdough and texture | Check which grains and any flavouring ingredients the variety contains. | With a simple topping, I mainly want crispbread whose grain flavour and texture I enjoy. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this choice of flavour. |
| Pack size and stocking up | Compare the pack sizes and follow the storage advice for after opening. | I’m stocking up for the first time and want to choose an amount that suits how often I’ll open the pack. For around 25% of consumers, having enough in stock is the main priority. |
| Allergens and replacing bread | Check the allergen information; if you eat much less ordinary bread, also look for baker’s salt on the label. | If I have dietary restrictions or crispbread replaces a large part of the ordinary bread I eat, I don’t want to rely on assumptions. Around 17% of consumers put this check first. |
The fibre content won’t tell you which allergens the crispbread contains or how much salt it has. For example, Joybuy lists sesame and gluten-containing grains among the ingredients for Wasa High Fibre.
Check the ingredients and allergen information alongside the nutritional information, and compare fibre and salt on the same 100 g basis.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, not all bread is made with iodised baker’s salt. So you can’t work out the iodine content of a particular crispbread simply from the fact that it’s a bread substitute.
If you replace a lot of ordinary bread with crispbread, check the label to see whether baker’s salt is listed in the ingredients.
Rye contains gluten. Information about sesame and milk, for example, also varies between products, even within the same brand.
If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, read the full allergen information on the specific pack you’re planning to buy.
Use these brands to compare individual products, rather than as a judgement of everything a brand makes. Ingredients and nutritional values can vary from one pack to another.
A range of varieties made with different grain blends and rye products, including High Fibre and Sourdough Rye.
Rye crispbread for anyone looking for a product made with wholegrain rye.
A supermarket own brand with, among other products, a 375 g pack of wholegrain crispbread.
A brand of rye crispbread that can offer another point of comparison for ingredients and nutritional information.
These varieties offer different options for your first stock-up, from rye crispbread to wholegrain products in a range of pack sizes. Use the details for each product to decide which label you’d like to look at more closely for your needs.
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A variety to include when comparing fibre content for your first stock-up.
Joybuy lists 26 g of fibre and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g. If you have allergies, check the information about gluten-containing grains and sesame.
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For anyone looking to choose a rye variety made with sourdough as part of their first shop.
Albert Heijn lists 19 g of fibre and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g for Wasa Sourdough Rye. If you have allergies, also check the information about rye, barley and possible traces of other allergens.
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A wholegrain option for anyone looking to add a 265 g pack to their first stock-up.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g with other varieties. Check the allergen information if gluten or sesame is a concern for you.
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The 375 g pack could suit you if you’re stocking up for regular use.
Think about how much you’ll use after opening and follow the storage advice on the pack. If you have allergies, read the full information for this variety.
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A rye variety in a 215 g pack for anyone who wants to check the ingredients list before choosing.
To compare fibre, check the nutritional information per 100 g on the pack. If you have allergies, check the information about rye and possible traces of milk and sesame.
No, it doesn’t tell you how much fibre or salt a variety contains. To compare products, check the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g. Choose sourdough, rye or seeds if those are the qualities you’re looking for.
You can’t assume that it does. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that not all bread is made with iodised baker’s salt, so check the crispbread label, especially if you’re replacing a lot of ordinary bread.
Keep it somewhere dry and seal the pack well after opening. Albert Heijn recommends storing its wholegrain crispbread in a cool, dark place and keeping it in a closed tin after opening. For other products, follow the advice on the pack.
No, check the allergen information for the specific variety you’re buying. For example, Joybuy lists sesame in Wasa High Fibre and milk in Wasa Lightweight. Information about possible traces can also vary from product to product.
