When choosing crispbread for a children’s party, start by considering how much you want to serve and keep in stock: the AH Knäckebröd wholemeal and golden brown packs we looked at each contain 375 g and list 25 portions of 15 g. Then choose the variety based on the texture and ingredients you prefer, and check the current label for allergens before serving. A larger pack is only practical if you can store the remainder properly.
For parents and carers who want to serve crispbread at a party and still have some left for the cupboard afterwards. Albert Heijn lists 25 portions in each of its 375 g packs we looked at; check how to store the pack once opened, too.
For families who want to compare the ingredients and nutritional values of different varieties. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo product information we looked at lists 20 g and 26 g of fibre per 100 g for Wasa Wholegrain and Wasa High Fibre respectively.
For anyone who needs to check whether the ingredients are suitable for the children attending before handing out the crispbread. Check each variety for ingredients such as cereals containing gluten, sesame and milk, including any ‘may contain’ warnings.
For a children’s party and your home cupboard, first work out how much crispbread you want to serve and keep. Then compare the ingredients and nutritional values, and check the label on your chosen variety if anyone has a known allergy.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and stock | Compare the net weight with the number of pieces or portions, and check the storage instructions for after opening. Albert Heijn lists 25 portions of 15 g in each of two 375 g packs. | If I want to have some crispbread left after the party, I need to choose an amount that works for both occasions. This need for portions and extra stock is the deciding factor for around 45% of consumers. |
| Wholemeal, fibre and texture | Read the ingredients and compare fibre per 100 g; also check the size and texture of the pieces. | If you mainly want a wholemeal variety for the family, you can weigh up that preference against what the children enjoy eating. For around 33% of consumers, this choice between ingredients and texture comes first. |
| Allergens | Check both ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ on the current packaging. Keep any separate variety you need apart from other crispbread, toppings and kitchen utensils. | When a child has a known allergy, I want to know whether this particular variety is suitable before serving it. For an estimated 22% of consumers, checking allergens is the most important consideration. |
Weight and the number of pieces you can serve are not the same thing. Albert Heijn lists 25 portions of 15 g for its 375 g packs, while its product information for 300 g Wasa Lightweight mentions around 33 thinner pieces.
When planning your party, compare the net weight, the stated number of pieces or portions, and the weight of each piece.
Not all crispbread automatically contains iodised baker’s salt. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt.
For a specific product, check the ingredients list on the pack rather than making assumptions based on the product category.
A gluten-free variety may contain other ingredients or have ‘may contain’ warnings. The Albert Heijn product information we looked at lists oats and possible traces of sesame in AH Gluten-Free High Fibre.
Check all relevant allergens on the current label. If you need to avoid contact with other products, serve a separate variety with separate toppings and kitchen utensils.
If you want to keep some crispbread after the party, how you store it matters. For the own-brand varieties we looked at, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and keeping them in a sealed tin after opening.
Follow the storage instructions on your pack and seal any remaining crispbread after serving.
The AH Knäckebröd wholemeal and AH Knäckebröd golden brown own-brand varieties we looked at each contain 375 g and list 25 portions of 15 g.
The Wasa varieties we looked at differ in ingredients and format, from Wholegrain and High Fibre to the thinner pieces in Lightweight.
ALDI Netherlands lists a wholemeal crispbread variety with 25 pieces and a robust variety with seeds under this brand.
The Dutch specialist shop Jac. A. van Zanten British Food lists Ryvita Dark Rye in a 250 g pack.
These crispbread products come in 375 g, 265 g and 215 g packs, so you can compare them with the number of occasions you plan to serve them and how much you want to have left over. Check the number of pieces or portions on the pack when planning your party.
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The 375 g pack is an option if you want to buy enough for both the party and your home cupboard.
Check how many pieces or portions you can serve from the pack. Product information about ingredients and allergens varies, so read the current label. If anything is unclear, don’t offer it to anyone with a relevant allergy.
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This 265 g pack is worth considering if you want a wholemeal variety and prefer to work out the amount needed for each occasion yourself.
Check the number of crackers or portions on the pack. The listed ingredients and allergens also vary for this product, so read the current label and, if anything is unclear, ask for clarification before offering it to a child with a relevant allergy.
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The 215 g pack is an option if that amount suits what you plan to serve during and after the party.
Check the number of pieces on the pack when planning portions. If anyone has an allergy, read the current label, including any ‘may contain’ statements.
No, don’t assume that it does. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. If this matters to your choice, check the ingredients list for the specific crispbread.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen variety, including any ‘may contain’ statements. Your Europe explains the allergen information that must appear on prepacked foods in the EU. Before serving, also check that a separate product is kept apart from other crispbread and toppings.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and reseal it after opening. For the own-brand varieties we looked at, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and keeping them in a sealed tin after opening.
No. Gluten-free does not mean that a product is free from other allergens. For the AH Gluten-Free High Fibre variety we looked at, Albert Heijn lists oats and possible traces of sesame. For the Wasa Gluten- & Lactose-Free Sesame & Sea Salt variety we looked at, Jumbo lists sesame and possible traces of milk, soya and mustard. So, check the current label for the specific allergy.
