For a small, occasional snack night, choose based on the number of pieces and the net weight, not the term ‘half loaf’. Then decide whether you want a plain base for your own toppings or a ready-made savoury snack, and check the ingredients, nutritional information and storage instructions for each variety.
You want to buy crispbread for savoury toppings without being left with a large opened pack for ages. Compare the number of pieces and the net weight, and check the storage instructions for after opening.
You want a crunchy base and would like to know how much fibre your chosen variety contains. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, but also check the salt content and ingredients.
For example, you may need to avoid cereals containing gluten or sesame. Check the allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying; the brand name alone doesn’t tell you enough.
For a small savoury snack night, first match the quantity to how much you’ll use. Then consider how the flavour will work with your toppings, and read the label if nutritional values or ingredients matter to you.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and leftovers | Compare the number of pieces and the net weight. Check how the pack should be stored after opening; a label such as 4 x 4 pieces doesn’t confirm that there are four individually sealed packs. | If my partner and I only have a snack night now and then, I don’t want to be left with an opened pack for ages. For around 50% of consumers, a manageable quantity comes first. |
| Flavour as a snack base | Check the type of grain and flavourings, then choose between a cracker for your own toppings and a filled snack. | With savoury toppings, I want to choose the flavour myself, while on another evening I might prefer something that’s already filled. For around 29% of consumers, the type of snack base they want is the main deciding factor. |
| Nutritional values and ingredients | Compare fibre and salt per 100 g, and read the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen variety. | If I’m keeping an eye on fibre or salt, or need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in this variety. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this label information. |
Jumbo lists crispbread in a range of weights and quantities, including 8 pieces weighing 150 g and 25 portions weighing 375 g. The term ‘half loaf’ doesn’t tell you how many crackers you’ll get.
Use the number of pieces and the net weight to choose a pack for your snack night. If you need multipacks, check separately whether the product includes them.
The wholegrain varieties listed by Jumbo from brands including Bolletje and Leksands contain cereals with gluten; the Bolletje variety also contains sesame. So ‘wholegrain’ doesn’t tell you whether a product meets your ingredient requirements.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the specific variety.
The fibre content doesn’t tell you how much salt a crispbread contains or how large a portion is. Jumbo’s product listings also show that salt levels vary between varieties.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and, if provided, per cracker or portion.
You can’t tell from the product category whether a crispbread is made with iodised baker’s salt. The Voedingscentrum notes that iodine is worth paying attention to if you eat little bread or choose bread without iodised salt.
Check the ingredients of your chosen crispbread if the presence of iodised baker’s salt matters to your choice.
Always compare the exact variety within a brand: pack size, grains and allergens can vary.
Wasa offers crispbread varieties made with different grains and flavours. For a snack night, it matters whether you’re looking for a plain cracker or a filled variety.
The Bolletje Wholegrain High Fibre Crispbread variety listed by Jumbo contains 4 x 4 pieces in a 265 g pack.
Leksands Original is a rye crispbread for anyone looking for a full-flavoured rye base for their toppings.
The own-brand range includes a 375 g wholegrain pack containing 25 portions, a quantity worth considering if you use crispbread regularly.
ALDI Netherlands describes wholegrain crispbread and a seeded variety among the products available under this own brand.
These Joybuy products include plain crispbread for your own toppings and savoury snack varieties. If you only use crispbread occasionally, pay particular attention to the quantity: the weight in grams doesn’t always tell you how many crackers you’ll get.
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A rosemary and salt variety for anyone looking for a savoury cracker. The pack contains 190 g; compare the number of crackers and check the salt and allergen information on the label if these matter to your choice.
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For anyone who’d prefer a ready-made savoury snack to crispbread they can top themselves. The pack states 3 x 31 g; check the ingredients and allergens for this filled variety.
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A plain wholegrain base for anyone who likes to choose their own savoury toppings. The pack contains 265 g; the variety listed by Jumbo comes in 4 x 4 pieces and contains 14.0 g of fibre per 100 g. If you plan to use the pack over several evenings, check whether this format means the packs are individually sealed. This variety contains cereals with gluten and sesame.
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A plain cracker for anyone who wants to choose their own savoury toppings. The pack contains 215 g; check the number of crackers if you want to work out how much you’ll need for one evening. Also check the ingredients and allergens for this variety.
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For anyone comparing the fibre content of plain crackers. The Joybuy product listing states 26.0 g of fibre per 100 g; the pack contains 300 g. Check the number of crackers to see whether this quantity suits occasional use, and read the allergen information on the pack.
No. Don’t use ‘half loaf’ as a way to compare packs. Jumbo’s range includes products labelled with quantities and net weights, such as 8 pieces weighing 150 g or 25 portions weighing 375 g; also check whether a pack contains multipacks.
Seal the pack well and follow the storage instructions on the packaging you’ve chosen. Jumbo says its wholegrain crispbread should be kept tightly sealed in a cool, dry place after opening.
Don’t assume it does: check the ingredients of the variety you’ve chosen. This is especially relevant if crispbread often replaces bread for you; the Voedingscentrum highlights iodine intake if you eat little bread or choose bread without iodised salt.
At the very least, check the grains and any seeds in the specific variety. The Jumbo, Bolletje and Leksands examples listed by Jumbo contain cereals with gluten; the Bolletje variety mentioned also contains sesame. Check the current allergen information every time you buy.
