If you make your own lunch
You’re looking for crispbread to use as a base for toppings and want to decide for yourself what to add. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists wholegrain crispbread as one possible lunch option.
Who is this choice for?
If you want something sweet with lunch
You want to include chocolate in your meal, but still be able to choose how much you have. With a chocolate-coated variety, the coating and portion are largely fixed; with uncoated crispbread, you can choose whether to add a sweet topping yourself.
If you check ingredients and allergens
If you have an allergy or coeliac disease, the information on the current packaging is what matters. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the requirement to list allergens on the labels of pre-packed foods.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want crispbread as a base for your choice of toppings or as a ready-made sweet addition to your lunch. Then compare the information on the packaging of the products you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it’s most relevant for |
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| Wholegrain lunch base | Check the wholegrain labelling and compare fibre per 100 g and for the amount you plan to eat. | If I use crispbread as the base for my lunch, I want to choose my own toppings and keep an eye on fibre. For around 50% of consumers, this lunch base is the top priority. |
| Chocolate as a sweet addition | Read the ingredients and compare sugars and saturated fat per portion; check the cocoa percentage if it’s listed. | I want something chocolatey with lunch, without automatically considering it a complete lunch. Around 30% of consumers say this sweet addition is their top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredients list, allergen information and any cross-contamination warnings. | If an ingredient or allergen determines my choice, I need to know exactly what’s on my pack. This check matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a fibre claim as a judgement on the whole lunch
The Consumers’ Association points out that a product making a fibre claim can also contain a lot of sugar. What’s more, a figure per 100 g doesn’t tell you how much fibre you’ll get from your own portion.
Compare the full nutritional information, including fibre and sugars, for the amount you actually plan to eat.
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Assuming all chocolate-coated varieties are the same
According to the catalogue, one example from Sonko contains 57% chocolate. That figure applies to that specific product, not to all chocolate-coated crispbread.
Check the ingredients and nutritional values of the variety you choose, including the cocoa percentage if it’s shown on the packaging.
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Assuming all crispbread contains iodine
According to NBC, using iodised baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. So don’t assume a particular type of salt is used based on the product category.
If iodine is relevant to your choice, check the ingredients list on the pack for the type of salt used.
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Relying on an old product description if you have an allergy
The ingredients in the variety you buy are what matter; a product description you read earlier may not match the current packaging.
Read the allergen information on the pack before eating the product, and check for any cross-contamination warnings too.
Brands to consider
Wasa
Wasa offers several types of crispbread. Albert Heijn lists varieties including Wholegrain, Sesame and Sourdough Rye in its range.
- Albert Heijn states that Wasa Wholegrain is made with 100% wholegrain rye and contains 20 g of fibre per 100 g.
- This information applies to Wasa Wholegrain; check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values again if you choose a different variety.
Albert Heijn
The own-brand range includes several types of uncoated crispbread, including wholegrain and seeded varieties.
- The varieties give you a starting point for comparing wholegrain labelling and nutritional information on each pack.
- An own-brand name alone tells you nothing about the ingredients or nutritional values of a specific variety.
Leksands
Albert Heijn’s range overview includes Leksands varieties such as rye, sourdough and seeded crispbread.
- These varieties are worth considering if you want to explore different types of uncoated crispbread.
- Compare the ingredients and nutritional values on the packaging of the variety you choose; a range name doesn’t give you all this information.
Ryvita
Ryvita describes its Thins as thin products for dipping or snacking. They’re a different format from a confirmed chocolate-coated crispbread variety.
- The product information for Multi Seed Thins lists ingredients including wheat, seeds and wholemeal rye flour.
- Ryvita also states that Multi Seed Thins may contain milk, soya and sesame; check the packaging of the variety you buy.
Crispbread for a lunch with your choice of toppings
These Joybuy products suit a lunch where you choose your own crispbread toppings. If you specifically want chocolate-coated crispbread, assess a different variety by checking its ingredients and nutritional information.
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Wasa Sourdough Rye Crackers, 235 g
An option if you want to choose your own lunch toppings. If they affect your choice, compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values on the current packaging.
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Wasa Lightweight Crackers, 300 g
An option for a lunch where you choose your own toppings. Check the pack for serving size, nutritional values and allergens.
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Bolletje Whole Grain Crispbread, 265 g
An option if you’re considering crispbread with your own toppings as a lunch base. Check the pack to see which grains and allergens are listed for this variety.
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Wasa High-Fiber Crackers, 300 g
An option if fibre is an important factor in your lunch choice. Don’t judge by the product name alone: compare the nutritional values for the amount you plan to eat.
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g'woon Wholemeal Crispbread, 375 g
An option if you want to add your own toppings to crispbread. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, and compare fibre per portion if that matters to your choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is chocolate-coated crispbread automatically a suitable lunch base?
No. The name crispbread doesn’t tell you enough about the make-up of your lunch. Check the ingredients and nutritional values per portion, then decide whether you want to eat it as a sweet addition or use it as a base for toppings.
How do I choose wholegrain crispbread for lunch?
Check the wholegrain labelling and ingredients for the specific variety. Then compare the fibre content for the amount you plan to eat, rather than relying only on a claim on the front of the pack.
What should I look for in chocolate-coated crispbread if I have an allergy?
Read the allergen information on the current packaging for that exact variety. Check for any cross-contamination warnings too; don’t assume it has the same ingredients as another brand or an uncoated version.
Does crispbread always contain iodised baker’s salt?
No, don’t assume this applies to every pack of crispbread. According to NBC, using iodised baker’s salt isn’t compulsory; if it’s relevant to your choice, check the type of salt listed in the ingredients.
How should I store crispbread after opening?
Follow the storage instructions for the product you buy and seal the packaging well after opening. Albert Heijn recommends storing Wasa Wholegrain in a dry, dark place; for a chocolate-coated variety, check the instructions on the pack itself.