If you want to compare fibre content
You’re looking for wholemeal crispbread and want to compare the nutritional information per 100 g with other options. Also consider how much you’ll actually serve.
Who is this crispbread guide for?
If you’re taking something along to a Christmas market
You’d like to have crispbread with sweet or savoury toppings before or after your visit. The type you choose, the pack size and how you keep it protected while you’re out all matter.
If you need to check ingredients and allergens
Your choice depends on the grains, seeds and allergens listed on the packaging. The product name alone won’t tell you which ingredients or ‘may contain’ warnings apply to the option you’re buying.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide what matters most for this occasion: the wholegrain base, allergen information, toppings or a practical pack size. Then compare the current labels of the options you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important for? |
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| Fibre and wholegrain | Compare fibre per 100 g and check which wholegrain cereal is listed in the ingredients. | If fibre is my main point of comparison, I want to be able to compare figures on the same basis. This is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Grains and allergens | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging. | When I’m choosing crispbread for someone with a food allergy, the specific option I buy needs to be suitable. Around 36% of consumers put checking ingredients and allergens first. |
| Toppings and taking it along | Check the size and ingredients; keep the crispbread dry and protected from breakage while you’re out. | For a topped snack around a Christmas market visit, I want an option that works with my chosen toppings. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Packaging and availability | Check the net weight, best-before date and where you can buy the option. | If I need several portions shortly before setting off, I want to be able to find and store a suitable pack. This is the main concern for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Taking ‘digestive’ as a promise about its effects
The word alone doesn’t tell you how much fibre the product contains, and it doesn’t make crispbread a treatment for stomach complaints.
Compare products using the nutritional information and ingredients list, without assuming the name tells you what the product will do.
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Confusing wholegrain with gluten-free
According to the European Commission, rye, wheat, barley and oats are gluten-containing cereals. So wholegrain rye crispbread isn’t automatically suitable if you need to avoid gluten.
Check the grains and allergens on the current packaging of the option you’re buying.
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Choosing seeds without checking for sesame
A seeded or multigrain option may contain sesame. For example, Jumbo lists sesame seeds as an ingredient in Wasa Dun Rogge Volkoren.
Even when you recognise the product name, always check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings.
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Choosing a large pack without considering storage
For a day out, it’s not just the number of portions that matters. You’ll also need to keep the crispbread dry and protect it from breakage.
Choose a pack size you can store, and take the toppings separately if you want to stop the crispbread going soft.
A larger pack isn’t much use if some of it goes uneaten or soft.
Comparing brands and shops
Wasa (Wasabröd)
Compare Wasa options to see whether you’re looking for a simple rye base or a seeded variety.
- According to Jumbo, Wasa Volkoren contains wholemeal rye flour, yeast and salt; its stated nutritional value is 20 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Jumbo also lists sesame in Wasa Dun Rogge Volkoren. Check the current allergen information for each option.
Ryvita
Original and Multigrain show why it’s worth checking the ingredients of each variety, even for similar crispbread products.
- Ryvita lists rye in Original, and ingredients in Multigrain include rye, buckwheat, linseed and sesame.
- For Multigrain, check the allergen information and make sure your preferred option is available before buying.
Albert Heijn
A shop range where you can compare own-brand options with other crispbread products.
- Albert Heijn stocks options including AH wholemeal crispbread and varieties with sunflower seeds or sesame.
- For nutritional values and allergens, check the information for the specific product and its current packaging.
Jumbo
A shop range with a choice of wholemeal and seeded varieties.
- Jumbo stocks options including wholemeal crispbread and varieties with sunflower or pumpkin seeds, as well as branded products.
- Ingredients and allergens vary by product, so check the packaging of the option you buy.
Lidl
A shop option if you’re looking for crispbread with sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Lidl Nederland lists these two varieties in 264 g packs.
- The relevant Lidl page says these products are available in store only. Check the label and availability in store.
ALDI / Goud Gebakken
An own-brand option to compare wholemeal crispbread by pack size and label.
- ALDI lists Goud Gebakken wholemeal crispbread in a pack of 25 pieces weighing 375 g.
- Read the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before serving this option to others.
Crispbread and crackers on Joybuy
These products offer a range of rye, wholemeal and seeded options to compare for a meal around a Christmas market visit. Check the ingredients and pack size for each product. You can only directly compare nutritional values when both are given per 100 g.
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Wasa High-Fiber Crackers, 300 g
An option to consider if fibre is your main point of comparison.
Joybuy’s product information lists 26,0 g of fibre per 100 g and names rye, wheat, oats and sesame as allergens. Check the current label if any of these ingredients are relevant to you.
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Wasa Sourdough Rye Crackers, 235 g
These rye crackers are worth considering as a base for toppings when you’re eating around a Christmas market visit.
235 g pack. Check the current label for the grains and allergens listed for this option.
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g'woon Wholemeal Crispbread, 375 g
A wholemeal option to compare if you’re looking for a larger pack for several occasions.
375 g pack. Check the label for the exact grain composition and allergens.
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Bolletje Whole Grain Crispbread, 265 g
Compare this wholemeal option with other crispbread products if you want to check the ingredients for your toppings.
265 g pack. Check the current ingredients list if seeds or allergens are important to your choice.
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Wasa Rustic Crispbread, 215 g
An option to consider if you’re looking for crispbread to use as a base for toppings.
215 g pack. Check the nutritional information on the pack if you want to compare its fibre content with other options.
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘digestive’ on crispbread mean anything for stomach complaints?
No. Don’t take the description as a promise about the product’s effects. For an everyday purchase, compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g; don’t use crispbread as a treatment for symptoms.
Is rye crispbread gluten-free?
No. According to the European Commission, rye is a gluten-containing cereal. If you need to avoid gluten, check the current packaging and look for an appropriate gluten-free label.
If I have an allergy, should I also check ‘may contain’ warnings?
Yes. Check both the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging you buy. This is particularly important when choosing a seeded or multigrain option for someone else.
How can I take crispbread with me without it going soft?
Keep it dry and protected from breakage, and seal an opened pack securely. Take moist toppings separately and add them just before eating.