For a small top-up, choose a pack that suits how often you expect to eat crispbread. A larger box makes more sense if you eat it regularly and can store it somewhere dry. Then compare the nutrition information and ingredients for the specific variety. A small pack of filled Sandwich crispbreads is different from plain crispbread, and crispbread is not automatically equivalent to bread made with iodised baker’s salt.
If you only buy crispbread for a few occasions, the total amount and number of portions matter more than how big the box looks. Also check whether there are individual inner packs if you won’t be opening everything at once.
If you eat crispbread regularly for breakfast or lunch, compare the type of grain and the fibre per 100 g. A thin or light variety won’t necessarily have the same ingredients as a wholegrain option.
If there’s an ingredient you need to avoid, the label on the variety you choose is what matters. Even products from the same brand can differ in their ingredients and allergen information.
Start with the amount you realistically expect to use. Then compare the nutrition information and check for any ingredients that matter to you. Don’t treat ‘half loaf’ as a standard pack size for crispbread.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who does this matter to? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Compare the total weight, number of pieces and any individual inner packs. For a small Sandwich pack, also check the filling. | If I only eat crispbread a few times, I don’t want to be left with a large opened box. Around 40% of consumers prioritise reducing leftovers. |
| Wholegrain and fibre | Check the type of grain and compare the fibre per 100 g. Also check the stated salt content if it affects your choice. | If I eat it regularly, I want to know how the varieties differ in their ingredients. Around 30% of consumers give this comparison top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the variety you choose. If you’re replacing bread, also check whether iodised baker’s salt is listed. | If an ingredient determines my choice, or I usually use crispbread instead of bread, I want to know what’s in the product first. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this check. |
A Sandwich pack and a box of plain crispbread can differ considerably in size and how you use them. The name alone doesn’t tell you how many occasions a pack will cover.
Compare the weight, number of pieces and any inner packs before choosing a size.
A 375 g pack may be too much if you only eat crispbread occasionally and an opened box will be left standing for a long time.
Choose a pack size based on how much you expect to use, and follow the storage instructions on the pack once it’s opened.
These words don’t tell you which allergens a variety contains. For example, Wasa’s ingredients list for Lichtgewicht includes milk ingredients.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety you choose every time you buy it.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre identifies bread made with iodised baker’s salt as an important source of iodine in the Netherlands. That doesn’t mean every type of crispbread provides the same amount.
If you regularly eat crispbread instead of bread, check whether the pack you choose lists iodised baker’s salt.
The range includes different types of crispbread and smaller Sandwich packs.
The crispbread category includes both own-label products and branded varieties in different pack sizes.
Alongside branded products, Jumbo has its own wholegrain crispbread.
Lidl offers crispbread with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds in a 264 g pack.
ALDI lists Goud Gebakken wholegrain crispbread in a pack of 25 pieces weighing 375 g.
On its own website, Ryvita separates crispbread, thins and crackerbread into different product ranges.
The two smaller packs suit a modest top-up; the 260 g pack is worth comparing if you eat crispbread more often. Bear in mind that Cheese Sandwich crispbreads have a filling, while plain crispbread does not.
Image unavailable
For a few snack occasions if you’re looking for crispbread with a cheese filling, rather than a plain base for your own toppings.
Three 31 g portions, 93 g in total. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack if they’re important to your choice.
Image unavailable
A pack to consider if you want to buy a modest amount of wholegrain crispbread for breakfast or lunch.
Pack size: 125 g. If you want to keep some unopened, check whether the pack contains individual inner packs.
Image unavailable
A larger size to compare if you regularly eat crispbread as a base for breakfast or lunch.
Pack size: 260 g. If fibre content influences your choice, compare the nutrition information on the pack and follow the storage instructions once opened.
Don’t treat ‘half loaf’ as a standard measurement for crispbread. Instead, check the total weight, number of pieces and any individual inner packs to see whether a pack suits how much you’ll use.
You can’t assume this is true of every type of crispbread. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre identifies bread made with iodised baker’s salt as an important source of iodine in the Netherlands. So, if you regularly replace bread with crispbread, check the ingredients of the variety you choose.
Always check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific variety. Wasa’s Lichtgewicht contains milk ingredients, so the word ‘light’ doesn’t tell you which ingredients to expect.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal opened crispbread carefully. For its wholegrain crispbread, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and resealing the pack securely after opening.
