Holidaymakers keeping an eye on fibre
You’re looking for a breakfast or lunch staple for your holiday home, and want to compare the fibre content per 100 g and the grains used.
Who are these choices relevant to?
Self-caterers who need to choose gluten-free
You need an explicitly gluten-free option. As well as checking for this label, check the ingredients and any warnings about other allergens.
Holiday food planners
You choose a pack size to suit the number of people eating and occasions, and check whether you can store an opened pack somewhere dry and keep it well sealed.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with any gluten-free requirement or allergen restrictions. Then compare fibre on the same basis, per 100 g, and choose a pack that will stay in good condition during your stay.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
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| Fibre and grains | Compare fibre per 100 g and check which grains are listed in the ingredients. | If I choose crispbread mainly for its fibre content, I want to be able to compare products using the same nutritional basis. This is a priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Gluten and allergens | If needed, look for an explicit gluten-free label and check the allergen information too. | If I need to avoid gluten or another allergen, checking for this comes before choosing a particular type of grain. This is the first consideration for around 27% of consumers. |
| Storage after opening | Read the storage instructions and check whether you can keep the pack somewhere dry and sealed. | If a pack will be open for several days in the holiday home, I want to be able to protect it from moisture. Around 20% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Pack size | Compare the pack weight and, where stated, the number of pieces or portions with the number of people eating and occasions. | For several breakfasts, I want to take enough without choosing a pack we won’t finish. This matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Taking ‘digestive’ as a promise to treat a condition
A product name or fibre claim doesn’t show that crispbread treats digestive problems.
Use the stated fibre content to compare nutritional values, not to assume the product has a medical effect.
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Confusing wholegrain with gluten-free
Crispbread containing rye or wheat isn’t suitable if you need to avoid these grains, which contain gluten. A fibre claim doesn’t change that.
If you need a gluten-free option, choose a product explicitly labelled as gluten-free, and also check the label for other allergens and warnings.
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Not protecting an opened pack from moisture
For products including Jumbo Knäckebröd Volkoren and Bolletje Volkoren knäckebröd, the instructions say to keep the pack tightly sealed after opening.
Check the storage instructions before you pack, and take a sealing clip or airtight container if needed.
A large pack is less practical if the crispbread loses its crunch through moisture before you’ve finished it.
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Assuming all crispbread contains iodised salt
The fact that bakers’ salt is iodised doesn’t mean every manufacturer uses it in crispbread.
Check the ingredients list of your chosen product to see whether it contains bakers’ salt or iodised salt.
Brands to consider
Wasa (Wasabröd)
Wasa Vezelrijk is a rye and grain option for anyone who wants to compare fibre per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 26 g of fibre per 100 g for this product.
- Storage advice is also available for this product.
- According to Albert Heijn, Wasa Vezelrijk contains rye, wheat, oats and sesame. Check for warnings about other possible allergens too.
Ryvita
Ryvita Original Crispbread is a rye option. Ryvita lists wholemeal rye flour, rye flour and salt as ingredients.
- The ingredients list is a useful starting point if you’re comparing types of grain.
- Check the label on the pack available before buying, especially if you need to avoid gluten or sesame.
Albert Heijn
AH Glutenvrij Vezelrijk knäckebröd is a separate option for anyone looking for explicitly gluten-free crispbread. According to Albert Heijn, it is produced in a completely gluten-free environment.
- The product information lists 6.5 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt.
- The product contains oats and may contain sesame; gluten-free doesn’t mean allergen-free.
Jumbo
Jumbo Knäckebröd Volkoren is a wholegrain option in a 375 g pack. Jumbo lists 10.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Jumbo recommends storing the product in a cool, dry place and sealing it well after opening.
- The product contains rye and wheat; read the full allergen information on the pack.
Goud Gebakken bij ALDI
Under the Goud Gebakken brand, ALDI offers products including sesame crispbread and a wholegrain option.
- The options listed give you a choice of different product types.
- For each option, check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
Crispbread and snacks at Joybuy
This selection includes crispbread as a breakfast or lunch staple, as well as a filled crispbread snack. Compare pack sizes, and always check the packaging of your chosen option if you have dietary or allergen restrictions.
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Wasa High-Fiber Crackers, 300 g
A pack of crispbread to take along as a breakfast or lunch staple. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check the ingredients if you need to avoid gluten or sesame.
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Bolletje Whole Grain Crispbread, 265 g
A wholegrain crispbread to consider as a breakfast or lunch staple. Check the grains and other allergens on the pack if they affect your choice.
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g'woon Wholemeal Crispbread, 375 g
The 375 g pack could suit several mealtimes in your holiday home. Before comparing options, check the latest ingredients, allergen and nutritional information on the pack.
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Wasa Cheese Sandwich, 3 × 31 g
A portioned crispbread snack for anyone who wants to take something along without adding their own topping. It isn’t a plain crispbread option, so check the ingredients and allergens in this sandwich.
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Wasa Lightweight Crackers, 300 g
A pack of crackers to compare with other breakfast or lunch options. Check the current label for fibre per 100 g and check the allergens before choosing this option.
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘digestive’ mean that crispbread treats digestive problems?
No, the label doesn’t prove that it treats any problems. If you want to compare products by fibre, use the nutritional value listed per 100 g rather than assuming an effect from the product name.
Which crispbread should I choose if I need to eat gluten-free?
Choose a pack explicitly labelled as gluten-free, and check the allergen information too. According to Albert Heijn, AH Glutenvrij Vezelrijk knäckebröd is produced in a completely gluten-free environment, but it contains oats and may contain sesame.
How should I store crispbread in a holiday home?
Follow the storage instructions for your chosen product and keep an opened pack well sealed. According to their product information, Jumbo Knäckebröd Volkoren and Bolletje Volkoren knäckebröd need to be stored somewhere dry.
Does all crispbread contain iodine because bakers’ salt is iodised?
No, it isn’t guaranteed that all crispbread is made with bakers’ salt. The Dutch Commodities Act Decree defines bakers’ salt as iodised table salt for bread and other bakery products; check the ingredients list to see which salt your chosen option contains.