For a shared office supply, crispbread is most practical when it fits in the tin, can be kept dry after opening and suits the people eating it. Only choose between wholemeal rye, a larger pack or a speciality variety once you’ve checked the pack size, ingredients and allergens; the term ‘medium sliced’ doesn’t give you a useful measurement on its own.
A team that reaches into the same tin every day will benefit from crackers that fit inside and supplies that can be sealed properly after opening. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product pages recommend storing them in a dry place and closing the pack securely.
If you regularly use crispbread as a base for toppings, you can compare the grain, fibre and salt content per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists Wasa Wholegrain as 100% whole rye and containing 20 g of fibre per 100 g.
When choosing a gluten-free option, you’ll also need to check for other allergens. According to Jumbo’s product information, Wasa Gluten- and Lactose-Free Sesame & Sea Salt contains sesame and may contain milk, mustard and soya.
Start with the people who use the tin and the space available inside it. Then compare the nutritional information and choose an amount you can store properly after opening.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Size and storage | Compare the number of pieces or portions with how the crispbread will be used in the office. Check the size of each cracker, the inside of the tin and the storage instructions. | If several colleagues reach into the tin every day, I want the crackers to fit and the opened pack to stay dry. For around 33% of shoppers, pack size is the main priority. |
| Wholegrains and fibre | Check the grain and ingredients, then compare fibre and salt on the same basis, per 100 g. | If I often use crispbread as a base for toppings, I want to know which wholegrains it contains and how its nutritional values compare. Around 27% of shoppers put this first. |
| Allergens | Read the current allergen declaration and consider whether products and crumbs need to be kept separate in a shared tin. | If someone in the office needs to avoid gluten or another allergen, I don’t want unsuitable crackers in a shared tin. For around 20% of shoppers, checking this is most important. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Check whether a variety contains seeds or other additions, and read the corresponding ingredients and allergen information. | If the basic supply suits everyone, I might want to offer a different flavour alongside plain crackers. Around 20% of shoppers prioritise this variety. |
Those words don’t tell you whether a cracker will fit in your biscuit tin. Weight and portion size are no substitute for the dimensions of an individual cracker either.
Measure the inside of the tin and check the dimensions or breaking lines on the pack or in store.
Jumbo lists sesame as an allergen in Wasa Gluten- and Lactose-Free Sesame & Sea Salt, and says it may contain milk, mustard and soya.
Check the current allergen declaration for every product. Don’t use a shared tin if you can’t keep products and crumbs separate as needed.
A larger supply needs a place where the rest of the opened pack can be kept dry and properly sealed. For its wholemeal crispbread, Jumbo recommends closing the pack securely after opening.
Fill the tin with an amount that will be used quickly and store the rest according to the instructions on the pack.
Crispbread doesn’t automatically contain iodine just because it’s a bread substitute. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre states that using iodised baker’s salt isn’t compulsory.
If the use of baker’s salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients of the product you’re considering.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product pages feature options including whole rye crispbread, sesame varieties and a gluten-free option.
Jumbo’s wholemeal crispbread is an own-brand option if you’re considering buying a larger supply for the office.
Lidl Netherlands lists crispbread with sunflower or pumpkin seeds in 264 g packs.
These Joybuy products are crispbread options for anyone considering stocking crackers to serve with toppings. Compare the pack size with how much is used in the office; also check the cracker size and current allergen information before filling a shared tin.
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An option if you’re looking for a 300 g pack for the office supply. For shared use, check the current ingredients and allergens, and make sure the crackers will fit in the tin.
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The 375 g pack could suit an office where the supply is used regularly. Check how to seal the opened pack and make sure the allergens are suitable for everyone.
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A 265 g wholemeal option if you want to offer crackers as a base for toppings. Check the nutritional information per 100 g, and make sure the allergens and size are suitable for a shared tin.
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The 215 g pack is an option if you’d rather open a smaller amount at a time. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack, and measure the crackers before filling the tin.
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A 260 g wholemeal option for a supply of crackers to serve with toppings. For shared use, check the current allergen information and make sure the crackers will fit in the tin.
No, you can’t tell from the product category alone. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says iodine compounds may be present in bread, bread substitutes and other baked goods; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using iodised baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. Check the ingredients of the specific crispbread.
Follow the storage instructions for the pack you choose and seal the contents securely after opening. For its wholemeal crispbread, Jumbo recommends closing the pack securely after opening. Refill the tin with smaller amounts and keep the rest dry.
Not without checking for other allergens and considering how it will be shared. According to Jumbo, the gluten-free Wasa Sesame & Sea Salt variety contains sesame and may contain milk, mustard and soya. Crumbs from other products also need to be considered if anyone using the tin needs to avoid allergens.
Compare the ingredients and nutritional information of your chosen crispbread with what you normally eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that bread made with iodised baker’s salt can be a source of iodine; don’t assume a crispbread variety contains the same ingredients.
