Families and teams with a regular coffee break
If several people eat crispbread regularly, a larger pack could be a good fit. Consider whether you have room for an airtight tin and how quickly you’ll get through the pack.
Which pack size works best for you?
Shoppers comparing fibre content
If fibre is your main priority, the nutritional information per 100 g is more useful than a claim on the front of the pack. Check the salt content and ingredients at the same time.
Shoppers checking for gluten and allergens
An explicit gluten-free label and the current packaging are more important than terms such as wholegrain or high-fibre. Also check which other allergens may be present.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how much crispbread you’ll get through during your coffee breaks and how you’ll store an opened pack. Then compare the features that matter most to you.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Stock and freshness | Compare the pack size and number of portions with how much you expect to use; check the storage advice for after opening. | For a shared coffee break, I want enough to go round without an opened pack losing its crunch. For around 36% of consumers, having enough in stock while keeping it fresh is the top priority. |
| Nutritional information | Compare fibre and salt per 100 g and check which grains are used. | If crispbread is often on the table, I want to be able to compare its nutritional information. Around 29% of consumers put this first. |
| Gluten and allergens | Check for a gluten-free label and read the current packaging for allergens that are present or may be present. | If I need to avoid gluten or an allergen, the product must be suitable for my dietary needs. This is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Portioning | Check the number of pieces and whether there are smaller inner packs. | If I won’t get through the pack quickly, I’d rather open or put out only some of it at a time. Around 14% of consumers put ease of portioning first. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a large pack without a storage plan
A larger pack may not be the best choice for occasional use if you can’t keep the crispbread dry and sealed after opening. Albert Heijn recommends storing its wholegrain crispbread in a closed tin after opening.
Choose a pack size that suits how much you’ll use, and make sure you have a dry, airtight place to store it.
If the crispbread loses its crunch before you finish it, some of it may go to waste.
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Assuming high-fibre or wholegrain means gluten-free
The Wasa High-Fibre and Bolletje Wholegrain High-Fibre crispbread varieties reviewed contain gluten-containing grains; both also list sesame.
If you need gluten-free food, choose a product with an explicit gluten-free label and still check the current packaging for other allergens.
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Assuming all crispbread contains iodine
Voedingscentrum says that using baker’s salt is not compulsory. So you can’t assume a crispbread contains iodised salt just because of the product category.
Check the ingredients list if the type of salt used matters to you.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Wholegrain Crispbread in a 375 g pack, with 25 portions of 15 g. There is also a separate, explicitly gluten-free 230 g variety.
- The wholegrain pack offers a larger quantity for regular shared coffee breaks.
- The wholegrain variety contains wheat, rye and sesame, among other ingredients. The gluten-free variety contains oats and may contain sesame.
Wasa
Jumbo lists Wasa High-Fibre in a 300 g pack, with 26 g of fibre and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g.
- The nutritional information provided makes it easy to compare products per 100 g.
- The variety reviewed contains gluten-containing grains and sesame; always check the label on other Wasa varieties.
Bolletje
Albert Heijn lists Bolletje Wholegrain High-Fibre Crispbread in a 265 g pack containing 16 pieces, individually wrapped in packs of four.
- The inner packs can be handy if you won’t be putting all the pieces out at once.
- The variety reviewed contains wheat, rye, barley and sesame.
Leksands
Albert Heijn lists Leksands Knäcke Original in a 200 g pack, made with wholegrain rye.
- The smaller pack may suit you if you’re slow to get through a large one.
- The rye variety reviewed contains gluten.
Crispbread for your coffee break at Joybuy
These crispbread packs range from 215 g to 375 g. A larger pack may suit regular shared use, while a smaller size could be more practical if you get through it slowly. Always check the packaging of the variety you choose for nutritional information and allergens.
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Wasa Lightweight Crackers – 300 g
A 300 g pack to consider for a regular coffee break shared with others. Store opened crispbread in an airtight container and check the label if you have any dietary restrictions relating to gluten or allergens.
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g'woon Wholemeal Crispbread – 375 g
The 375 g pack could suit a shared coffee break if you get through it regularly. Check the current packaging carefully before choosing based on ingredients or allergens.
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Wasa High-Fiber Crackers – 300 g
This 300 g pack may suit regular coffee breaks if fibre is a priority. Check the label on this specific variety for nutritional information and allergens; don’t assume it has the same values as another Wasa variety.
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Bolletje Whole Grain Crispbread – 265 g
At 265 g, this is a smaller pack than the 300 g and 375 g options above. Choose a size to suit how often you eat crispbread with your coffee, and check the label if you have any allergen-related dietary restrictions.
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Wasa Rustic Crispbread – 215 g
At 215 g, this is the smallest pack in this selection and could suit you if you’re slow to get through a larger one. Check the packaging for the ingredients and any potential allergens in this variety.
Frequently asked questions
When is a large pack of crispbread useful for a coffee break?
A large pack is most practical when several people eat it regularly and you can keep it dry and sealed after opening. Albert Heijn recommends storing its 375 g wholegrain pack in a closed tin after opening.
Does crispbread always contain iodine?
You can’t assume this is true of all crispbread: Voedingscentrum says that using baker’s salt is not compulsory. Check the ingredients list if the type of salt used matters to you.
Is high-fibre crispbread automatically gluten-free?
No. The Wasa High-Fibre variety reviewed contains gluten-containing grains. AH Gluten-Free High-Fibre Crispbread has an explicit gluten-free label, but contains oats and may contain sesame, so always read the label on the variety you choose.