For a small Easter brunch, start by choosing a pack that suits the number of pieces you want to serve and that you can make use of afterwards. Then decide whether you’d prefer a neutral base or a more distinctive variety. If you’re catering for specific dietary needs, check the ingredients and allergens on the exact product.
If you’re setting the table for a small group, it helps to plan how many topped pieces you’ll need in advance. Jumbo’s range, for example, includes an 8-piece pack as well as larger packs, so compare the number of pieces rather than just the pack weight.
A plain wholegrain variety and one with seeds can each bring something different to the table. Jumbo, Albert Heijn and ALDI offer varieties like these, so choose according to your toppings and your guests’ preferences.
If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, the information on the pack you choose is what matters. For example, Jumbo’s listing for Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij Sesame & Sea Salt states that it contains sesame and may contain milk, mustard and soya.
First, work out how many pieces you expect to top for your Easter brunch. Then choose your preferred flavour and texture, and check the label before buying if your guests have specific dietary needs.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| The right quantity | Compare the number of pieces and the pack weight with your brunch plans. A label such as 4 x 4 pieces doesn’t, on its own, tell you whether the portions can be resealed individually. | For a small gathering, I don’t want to open much more crispbread than we’ll use. Getting the quantity right is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Flavour and texture | Consider whether you’d like to serve a neutral base or a variety with sesame or other seeds, for example. | If the toppings vary, I want to choose how much flavour and crunch the crispbread itself adds. This is the most important consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergen statement for the exact variety. Don’t rely on a wholegrain or dietary claim as a substitute for checking these details. | If a guest needs to avoid something, I want to know what the product I choose contains or may contain. Checking the label is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check that the variety you want is available from the retailer or through the ordering method you plan to use. | If I want to get everything ready for brunch in one go, I need to be able to get the variety I’ve chosen in time. Practical availability matters most to around 17% of consumers. |
A 25-piece pack may be more than you want to open for a small brunch. Jumbo also offers an 8-piece option, making the number of pieces per pack a useful point of comparison.
Plan how many pieces you’ll serve per guest, and think about whether you’ll use any leftovers after brunch.
A gluten- and lactose-free label doesn’t rule out other allergens. Jumbo’s product information for Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij Sesame & Sea Salt states that it contains sesame and may contain milk, mustard and soya.
For each guest, check the allergen statement on the exact pack you’re buying.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes adding iodine via baking salt to bread substitutes and other bakery products as a possibility, not as a feature of every crispbread.
If iodine is relevant to your choice, check the ingredients of the product you’ve chosen or ask the manufacturer about its composition.
The term wholegrain refers to the grain ingredient. It doesn’t tell you which allergens the product contains or its nutritional value per serving.
As well as checking the wholegrain claim, compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the label.
Jumbo and Albert Heijn offer a range of Wasa varieties, including wholegrain and specialist crispbread products.
Jumbo offers wholegrain crispbread in a 5 x 5-piece pack weighing 375 g, among other products.
The range shown includes wholegrain and seed varieties, with examples weighing 225 g, 265 g and 375 g.
ALDI offers wholegrain and sesame crispbread under this own brand, in packs of 25 pieces weighing 375 g.
Ryvita lists wholegrain rye flour and rye flour among the ingredients in its Original Crispbread.
These three packs offer different weights and varieties for a small Easter brunch. If you’re planning portions, compare the number of pieces on the product page or pack as well as the weight.
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An option if you’re looking for a smaller pack for a small brunch.
Pack size: 125 g. Check the number of pieces when planning portions, and read the allergen statement if you’re catering for specific dietary needs.
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A good choice if you’d like to serve Wasa Rustic and tailor the quantity to the size of your gathering.
Pack size: 215 g. Check how many pieces the pack contains, and read the label for ingredients and allergens.
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A sesame variety for anyone who’d like to serve crispbread alongside their brunch toppings.
Pack size: 190 g. Check the number of pieces and read the allergen statement, especially if sesame is a concern for any of your guests.
No, don’t assume that based on the product category. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how iodine can be added via baking salt to bread substitutes and bakery products. Check the ingredients of the crispbread you’ve chosen or ask the manufacturer about its composition.
Not necessarily: other allergens may still be present. Jumbo states that Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij Sesame & Sea Salt contains sesame and may contain milk, mustard and soya. Read the allergen statement on the exact pack before serving it to a guest.
Follow the storage instructions on your product’s packaging. Jumbo says Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij Sesame & Sea Salt should be stored in a cool, dry place; also check what your pack says about storage after opening.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, a product can be called wholegrain when all of its grain ingredients are wholegrain flour. The label doesn’t tell you which allergens are present or the nutritional value per serving, so check the label of the variety you’ve chosen for those details.
