If fibre is your main concern when choosing crispbread for a picnic, compare the nutrition information per 100 g and per serving; the wholegrain label doesn’t tell you how much fibre a serving provides. Check the allergens and salt content too. Pack crispbread dry, and keep any toppings that need to be chilled separate and cool.
You’re looking for a dry option that’s easy to pack and want to know how much fibre the crispbread provides. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and per serving, so differences in size don’t skew your choice.
You want to consider fibre without treating any one product as a solution to your symptoms. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends drinking enough and staying active, as well as eating fibre, to help with constipation. Speak to a healthcare professional if your symptoms persist.
You’re checking for gluten-containing cereals, sesame or other allergens. Always check the current label on the product you choose: wholegrain doesn’t mean gluten-free or allergen-free.
First, decide which factor matters most for your picnic. Then compare the packaging and nutrition information for the options that meet your needs.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre | Compare fibre per 100 g and per serving; also check the size of each crispbread. | I want to choose a cereal product for my picnic that lets me check how much fibre I’m getting. For around 36% of consumers, comparing fibre is the top priority. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack, including any precautionary ‘may contain’ statements. | If I need to avoid certain cereals or sesame, the label determines which options I can choose. This check is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Transport and toppings | Check that you can seal the crispbread in a dry container, and pack any toppings that need chilling in a cool bag. | I want to keep crispbread and moist toppings separate while travelling, without letting chilled ingredients get warm. This practical consideration matters most to around 21% of consumers. |
| Using it instead of bread | If you regularly use it as a bread substitute, don’t assume it provides the same amount of iodine; check the label and consider your overall diet. | If I often replace bread, I don’t want to assume that crispbread provides the same amount of iodine. For around 14% of consumers, this question of substitution is the deciding factor. |
Crispbread is just one part of what you eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends drinking enough and staying active to help with constipation.
Compare fibre per serving, take a drink with you, and seek medical advice if your symptoms persist.
Wholegrain crispbread may contain gluten-containing cereals and sesame. Ingredients vary from product to product.
Check the allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen every time you buy it, even if you’ve bought the product before.
Toppings that would normally be kept in the fridge need to be stored differently from dry crispbread.
Pack these toppings separately in a cool bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises throwing away food that would normally be chilled if it has been left unrefrigerated for more than two hours.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use iodised baker’s salt. So you can’t tell how much iodine a product provides just from its category.
If you often eat crispbread instead of bread, check the label and consider your overall diet rather than assuming they provide the same amount.
Worth considering if you want to compare rye crispbread or options made with different grains.
A brand to compare rye crispbread with options containing several grains and seeds.
A supermarket own-brand option for comparing the nutrition and ingredients of wholegrain crispbread.
A supermarket own-brand option with a wholegrain variety whose nutrition information you can compare.
A brand to consider if you want to check the label on a wholegrain crispbread option.
A supermarket own-brand option for comparing the size and ingredients of a wholegrain variety.
This selection includes both crispbread to top yourself and a portioned cheese sandwich. Choose according to what you want to take with you, and check the nutrition information and allergens on each pack.
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An option if you’d rather take a cheese sandwich on your picnic than make your own crispbread topping.
The product name lists 3 × 31 g. Check the allergens and nutrition information on the pack.
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A wholegrain base if you want to choose your own toppings for several picnic servings.
375 g pack. Check the label for fibre and salt per serving, and check the allergens too.
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A wholegrain option if you want to add the toppings when you’re at your picnic.
265 g pack. Check the label for fibre per serving, salt and allergens.
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A crispbread option if you want to take your own toppings and add them just before eating.
215 g pack. Check the label to compare fibre, salt and allergens with other options.
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A wholegrain crispbread option if you want to pack the toppings separately.
260 g pack. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and check the allergens for this variety.
Don’t treat wholegrain crispbread as a standalone treatment for constipation. It can add fibre to your diet; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends drinking enough and staying active. Speak to a healthcare professional if your symptoms persist.
Yes, make sure you have something to drink at your picnic too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends drinking enough alongside eating fibre to help with constipation. Also consider what you eat and drink throughout the rest of the day.
No, wholegrain crispbread isn’t automatically gluten-free. The varieties described may contain wheat, rye or barley. If you need to avoid gluten or a particular cereal, choose based only on the allergen information for the specific pack.
Keep the crispbread dry and pack any toppings that need chilling separately in a cool bag. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, food that would normally be kept in the fridge should be thrown away if it has been left unrefrigerated for more than two hours.
You can’t assume that it does. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use iodised baker’s salt. If you regularly replace bread with crispbread, check the product information and consider your overall diet.
