If you’re putting together a sharing platter
You’ll want a crunchy base for toppings such as cheese, fish, spreads or vegetables. Choose a crispbread sturdy enough for your toppings, but with a flavour that won’t overpower them.
Which crispbread is right for you?
If fibre and wholegrains matter to you
You’ll want to compare wholegrain claims and fibre content without overlooking salt, ingredients or portion size.
If you avoid gluten
You’ll need a product clearly labelled gluten-free. Ordinary rye or wholegrain crispbread isn’t suitable just because of those descriptions.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide what matters most for your drinks: the toppings, the ingredients or a specific allergen requirement. Then compare similar products using the nutritional information per 100 g.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
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| Fibre and wholegrains | Check the wholegrain claim and compare fibre per 100 g. Also see which grains are listed in the ingredients. | If I serve crispbread as a drinks snack regularly, I want to know what grains it’s made from and how much fibre it contains. Around 36% of consumers put fibre and wholegrains first when making this choice. |
| Suitability for toppings and flavour | Match a thin or sturdier cracker to your toppings, and choose deliberately between a plain and a seasoned option. | For generous toppings, I want a suitable base; if I’m eating it plain, the flavour of the cracker matters more. For around 29% of consumers, how it works on a sharing platter comes first. |
| Salt and ingredients | Compare salt per 100 g and read the ingredients list, especially for flavoured varieties. | Alongside cheese or dip, I want to decide for myself how much seasoning the cracker adds. Salt and ingredients are the main priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Gluten and allergens | If necessary, look for a clear gluten-free label and check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ information. | If I need to avoid gluten or another relevant allergen, I can’t rely on words such as wholegrain or high-fibre. For around 14% of consumers, these checks come before all other choices. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming wholegrain or high-fibre means gluten-free
The Bolletje variety described by Joybuy contains wheat, rye, barley and sesame, among other ingredients. So a wholegrain or fibre claim doesn’t mean this product is suitable if you avoid gluten.
Use a clear gluten-free label as your first selection criterion, then check the rest of the allergen information too.
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Assuming a thin cracker is automatically low in salt
According to Wasa, Delicate Crisp Rosemary & Sea Salt contains 2,50 g of salt per 100 g. Thinness and salt content describe different things.
Compare the salt per 100 g with a plain variety, and consider whether the seasoning will work with your chosen toppings.
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Assuming all salt used is iodised
The 2008 agreement on bakers’ salt, published in the Government Gazette, aims to encourage its use by participating producers. It doesn’t tell you which salt is in every individual pack of crispbread.
If iodised salt is an important factor for you, check the label on the specific product.
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Putting moist toppings on a thin cracker too far in advance
For a sharing platter, it matters whether you’ll eat the cracker straight away or leave it topped for a while. This is particularly worth considering with moist toppings.
Serve moist toppings separately or top the crackers just before eating. If a sturdy base is your priority, choose a thicker option.
Brands compared
Leksands
Knäcke original is a rye crispbread worth considering if you’re looking for a sturdy, simply made base for toppings.
- According to Albert Heijn, this variety contains 97% wholemeal rye flour, 20 g of fibre and 1,2 g of salt per 100 g.
- This variety contains gluten, and its sturdy shape is a different option from a very thin cracker.
Bolletje
This wholegrain crispbread combines different grains with sesame, making it a good option if that’s the kind of mix you want on your sharing platter.
- The product label on Joybuy states that it contains 100% wholegrains and 14 g of fibre per 100 g.
- The variety described contains gluten-containing grains and sesame, and may contain lupin. Check the packaging if you have allergies.
Wasa
Wasa offers two distinct options: thin, seasoned Delicate Crisp and the fibre-focused High-Fiber.
- Wasa describes Delicate Crisp Rosemary & Sea Salt as thin and suitable for eating with or without toppings. The High-Fiber variety described by Joybuy lists 26 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Delicate Crisp Rosemary & Sea Salt lists 2,50 g of salt per 100 g. The High-Fiber variety described contains rye, wheat, oats and sesame, among other ingredients.
Ryvita
Original Crispbread is a wholemeal rye variety that you can compare with other crispbreads for ingredients and nutritional value.
- Ryvita states that Original Crispbread contains 88 g of wholemeal rye flour, 13,4 g of fibre and 0,75 g of salt per 100 g.
- This variety contains rye and therefore gluten. Check the rest of the allergen information on the pack you’re buying too.
Albert Heijn
AH Gluten-Free High-Fibre crispbread is a separate option if a clear gluten-free label is your priority.
- Albert Heijn describes this variety as being produced in a completely gluten-free environment.
- The product information lists oats, 6,5 g of fibre and 2,4 g of salt per 100 g. If you have other allergies, check the full label too.
Crispbread and crackers at Joybuy
These products include crispbread and crackers to compare as drinks snacks or bases for toppings, with different focuses on rye, wholegrain claims and fibre. Check the packaging of each product to make sure its ingredients and allergen information suit your needs.
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Wasa Lightweight Crackers 300 g
If you want to compare crackers to serve with different drinks snacks, this is one to consider. Check the latest nutritional information and allergen details before choosing this variety.
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Wasa Sourdough Rye Crackers 235 g
A rye option to consider if you’re looking for crispbread to serve with toppings. Check the ingredients and allergen information, especially if you avoid gluten.
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Bolletje Wholegrain Crispbread 265 g
If you’re looking for wholegrain crispbread made with different grains and sesame, this is one to consider. The product described by Joybuy lists 14 g of fibre per 100 g. It contains gluten-containing grains and sesame, and may contain lupin.
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g'woon Wholemeal Crispbread 375 g
If you want to compare crackers as a base for drinks snacks, this is one to consider. Check the exact wholegrain claim on the current packaging; the listed ingredients include wheat flour as well as wholegrains. Read the full label if you have allergies.
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Wasa High-Fiber Crackers 300 g
If you want to compare fibre content when choosing crackers for drinks, this is one to consider. The nutritional information listed by Joybuy gives 26 g of fibre per 100 g. This variety contains rye, wheat, oats and sesame. Check the packaging if a fully wholegrain product is essential for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is crispbread a ‘digestive’ product that aids digestion?
No. Calling crispbread ‘digestive’ or using that search term doesn’t make it a proven solution for digestion. If you want to choose based on its ingredients, compare the wholegrain claim and the amount of fibre per 100 g on the label.
What does ‘wholegrain’ mean on crispbread?
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a cracker can only be called wholegrain if all the flour used is wholegrain. For other descriptions, such as ‘with wholegrains’, read the ingredients list to see what types of flour the product contains.
What should I check if I need to avoid gluten or sesame?
Check the allergen information for each individual product. If you avoid gluten, a clear gluten-free label is the first thing to look for. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the rules on declaring allergens on food labels. Also check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ information for other allergens that are relevant to you.
Does all crispbread contain iodised salt?
You can’t assume this is true of every pack. The 2008 agreement published in the Government Gazette encourages participating members of producer organisations to use bakers’ salt containing 50–65 mg of iodine per kg of salt in bread, bread substitutes and other baked goods. It doesn’t establish which salt is used in every individual crispbread product. Check the ingredients list if iodised salt matters to you.
How do I compare fibre and salt between packs?
Compare similar products per 100 g so that differences in portion size don’t affect the comparison. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using this basis to compare nutritional information. Then consider how much you’ll actually serve.