When choosing crispbread for an older or fussy eater, start with what matters most: fibre, salt per 100 g or a familiar flavour. If you’re looking for a mix of white flour and wholemeal flour, check the ingredients: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a cracker can only be called wholemeal if all the flour used is wholemeal. Also compare the serving size and toppings, and check the latest packaging if you have any allergies.
Looking for a crunchy bread alternative, with wholemeal credentials and fibre content they can check on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights fibre and drinking enough as things to consider after the age of 70.
Compare salt per 100 g and per serving, as your chosen topping also contributes to the salt in a portion of topped crispbread.
Prefer a familiar grain flavour or a short ingredients list. However, a wholemeal product isn’t automatically a mix of white flour and wholemeal flour.
First decide whether fibre, salt or flavour matters most. Compare nutritional values on the same basis, per 100 g, then consider the serving size and the toppings you plan to use.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre and wholemeal flour | Compare fibre per 100 g and check which types of flour are listed in the ingredients. | If fibre is my main priority, I want to know how much a serving of crispbread contributes and whether the flour is wholemeal. This is the main consideration for around 40% of shoppers. |
| Salt in topped crispbread | Check salt per 100 g and per serving, and consider the topping you’re planning to use. | For a topped lunch, I want to be able to weigh up the salt in both the crispbread and the topping. Salt is the main consideration for around 30% of shoppers. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Read the types of flour and other ingredients; check the packaging if you’re looking for a particular white flour and wholemeal mix. | If the grain flavour can be too strong, I look for a variety I’ll enjoy with familiar toppings. This choice of flavour and ingredients matters most to around 30% of shoppers. |
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, when a cracker is labelled wholemeal, all the flour used must be wholemeal. So if you’re looking for a mix with white flour, check more than just the front of the packet.
Read the ingredients list and see whether the proportions of the different flours are given.
Albert Heijn labels list 20 g of fibre and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g for Wasa Volkoren. AH Knäckebröd volkoren lists 12 g of fibre and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g. Toppings also contribute to the salt in a meal.
Compare fibre and salt per 100 g side by side, and consider your usual toppings when choosing.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, rye and wheat are grains that contain gluten. A grain variety or wholemeal label doesn’t mean a product is gluten-free.
If you have an allergy or need to avoid gluten, check the labels and allergen information on every packet.
Product ingredients and nutritional information can change. This is particularly important if you’re looking for a specific grain mix or keeping an eye on salt and allergens.
Use a product description to narrow down your options, then check the latest packaging before use.
Wasa Volkoren is a crispbread made with wholemeal rye.
The range includes Original Crispbread made with rye.
AH Knäckebröd volkoren is a 375 g own-brand variety.
Jumbo Knäckebröd Volkoren is a 375 g own-brand variety.
Lidl lists a 250 g wholemeal crispbread on its Dutch product page.
Aldi lists Goud Gebakken Knäckebröd volkoren in a 375 g pack.
These crispbread options cover a range of priorities, from a wholemeal base and fibre to salt and familiar grain flavours. For each variety, check the latest packaging if a particular flour mix, nutritional value or allergen is important to your choice.
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If the balance of wholemeal flour and white flour matters to you, check the types of flour and any percentages given on the packaging before choosing a particular mix.
Pack size: 375 g.
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If fibre is your main priority, compare the value per 100 g on the packaging and also consider the salt content of the toppings you plan to use.
Pack size: 300 g.
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If you’re considering a wholemeal variety with toppings, check the ingredients and latest nutritional information, especially if flavour or salt is a deciding factor.
Pack size: 260 g.
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If you’re comparing wholemeal crispbread for its fibre content, you can also check the salt per 100 g and the allergens on the packaging.
Pack size: 265 g.
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If you’re looking for a smaller pack of wholemeal crispbread, compare the salt and fibre on the packaging before choosing what to serve with your toppings.
Pack size: 125 g.
Not if the cracker is labelled wholemeal and the label is accurate: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, all the flour used must be wholemeal. If you’re specifically looking for white flour as well as wholemeal flour, check the ingredients list and any flour percentages given.
No, you can’t assume this is the case for every crispbread. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that iodine from baker’s salt may be present in bread substitutes. Check the label of the individual product or ask the manufacturer.
No, rye contains gluten according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. If you need to avoid gluten, don’t rely on the wholemeal label or grain flavour. Check the product’s explicit labelling and allergen information instead.
Store it in a dry place and seal the packet tightly after opening. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the variety you buy.
