People buying for a gathering with several guests
You’re looking for a neutral, crunchy base for a range of toppings. The pack size and number of pieces are useful things to compare with your plans for the get-together.
Who is this guide for?
People who eat crispbread outside of get-togethers too
You want to know whether a pack is labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g, so you can choose an option that also works for breakfast or lunch.
People with specific dietary requirements
If you need to avoid gluten or certain allergens, the information on the packaging is essential. Even with a gluten-free variety, it’s important to check the other ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how much crispbread you’ll need for your get-together. Then compare the grains used and always check the specific variety if you have dietary requirements.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most relevant to? |
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| How much you’ll need | Check the pack weight and number of pieces. The wholemeal packs described from Albert Heijn and Jumbo each contain 375 g. | I want to serve several types of topping and have enough crispbread for my guests. Around 50% of consumers put the quantity they need first. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for the wholemeal label and compare fibre per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a name featuring seeds or multiple grains does not, by itself, mean that a cracker is made entirely from wholemeal flour. | If I want to eat the rest of the pack for breakfast or lunch too, I look at the grains used and the nutritional information. For around 30% of consumers, this is their first consideration. |
| Ingredients and dietary requirements | Check the grains, any mention of sesame and warnings about the possible presence of allergens on the current label. Compare salt per 100 g if it’s relevant to your choice. | I need to know whether the variety I choose suits my dietary requirements, even if it says gluten-free. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming wholemeal, multigrain and seeded mean the same thing
A variety made with several grains or seeds is not automatically wholemeal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre makes the same distinction for crackers.
Look for the wholemeal label on the packaging, then check the ingredients and fibre per 100 g too.
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Assuming gluten-free means free from all allergens
For Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij Knäckebröd Sesame & Sea Salt, Jumbo lists sesame as an ingredient and warns that the product may contain milk, mustard and soya.
Check the packaging of the exact variety you choose for every allergen that matters to you.
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Focusing only on the crispbread, not the topping
The topping is part of what you ultimately serve. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 0.1 g of salt per 10 g piece of wholemeal crispbread; other products and portions may differ.
Compare the nutritional information for the crispbread and remember to factor in the topping you plan to add.
Brands to consider
Wasa
Wasa offers a range of crispbread varieties, including wholemeal, sesame and special options. Ingredients vary from pack to pack.
- Jumbo stocks both Wasa Wholemeal and other varieties.
- For a special variety, check the full allergen information. The gluten-free sesame variety described by Jumbo contains sesame.
Ryvita
Ryvita Original Crispbread is a rye option for anyone specifically looking for that grain.
- Ryvita lists wholemeal rye flour as an ingredient in Original Crispbread.
- According to Ryvita, this variety contains rye and may contain other sources of gluten and sesame. Check the label if you have dietary requirements.
Albert Heijn
AH Wholemeal Crispbread is an own-brand option in a 375 g pack.
- Albert Heijn’s product information identifies it as a wholemeal variety and provides the nutritional information.
- This particular variety contains wheat, rye and sesame. Check other AH varieties separately.
Jumbo
Jumbo Wholemeal Crispbread is a 375 g own-brand option. Jumbo also stocks Wasa products.
- The pack of the Jumbo wholemeal variety described contains 5 × 5 pieces.
- Jumbo lists wheat and rye for this variety, along with warnings about the possible presence of several allergens. Check the current label.
Lidl
Lidl lists crispbread and wholemeal crispbread as separate product varieties.
- If you’re looking for a wholemeal option, you can search specifically for that label.
- Check the pack weight, nutritional information and allergens for the variety you buy.
Aldi
ALDI describes Goud Gebakken Robuust crispbread as a seeded wholemeal variety.
- The product description lists two varieties.
- Check the pack you choose to see which seeds, grains and allergens apply to that variety.
Crispbread for toppings and party nibbles
These Joybuy products are crispbread varieties you could use as a base for toppings. Pack size and grain type can help you choose; if you have specific dietary requirements, always check the current packaging.
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Bolletje Whole Grain crispbread, 265 g
A 265 g pack to consider alongside the amount of topping you’re planning for your get-together. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging if the grains or sesame matter to you.
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Wasa Sourdough Rye crispbread, 235 g
This rye variety is an option if you’re specifically looking for rye crispbread to serve with toppings. The pack contains 235 g; if you have dietary requirements, check the grain and allergen information on the packaging.
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g'woon Wholemeal crispbread, 375 g
The 375 g pack is an option if you’re buying for several topped pieces. Before choosing it as a fully wholemeal product, check the Wholemeal label alongside the current ingredients list.
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Wasa High-Fiber crispbread, 300 g
For this 300 g variety, you can compare the fibre per 100 g with other packs. Don’t assume from the variety name that the product is fully wholemeal; check the label and ingredients on the packaging to be sure.
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Wasa Wholegrain crispbread, 260 g
This 260 g wholemeal variety is an option if you’re serving crispbread with toppings. If you have dietary requirements, check the grains and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens on the current pack.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out which pack is best for a get-together?
Compare the pack weight and number of pieces with the amount of topping you’re planning and the number of guests. The wholemeal packs described from Albert Heijn and Jumbo each contain 375 g; the Jumbo pack also lists 5 × 5 pieces.
How should I store an opened pack of crispbread?
Seal the pack tightly after opening and store it somewhere dry. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its crispbread in a closed tin; also follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the variety you choose.
Is gluten-free crispbread also free from other allergens?
No. Gluten-free does not, by itself, tell you anything about other allergens. For Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij Knäckebröd Sesame & Sea Salt, Jumbo lists sesame and warns that the product may contain milk, mustard and soya. So check the current packaging of the variety you choose.