For a St Nicholas parade, you can choose crispbread by grain type, thickness and allergens: Wasa Wholemeal offers a simple rye base, Jumbo Wholemeal Crispbread combines wholemeal wheat and rye, and Wasa Thin Wholemeal Rye contains sesame. If you specifically want both wheat flour and wholemeal flour in one product, check that both are listed on the packaging; a mix of wholegrain flours is not the same thing.
With a range of toppings, everyone can choose what they like. Pay attention to the thickness and flavour of the crispbread: according to Jumbo's product description, Wasa Thin Wholemeal Rye has a mild, nutty flavour from the sesame.
Wasa Wholemeal contains rye flour, while Jumbo Wholemeal Crispbread lists wholemeal wheat and rye flour. That grain mix alone tells you nothing about whether the product contains white flour.
Before serving, check the allergens present and any warnings about traces. If iodised baker's salt matters to you, look for it on the packaging too rather than assuming every crispbread contains it.
First decide whether you need a base for a variety of toppings, a particular wholegrain mix or careful label checking. Then read the ingredients on the packaging of the product you’re actually serving.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour and texture | Compare the thickness and flavourings, such as sesame. | If guests are choosing sweet or savoury toppings themselves, I want a crisp base that goes with a range of flavours. For around 45% of consumers, flavour and variety of toppings come first. |
| Grain type and fibre | Check which flours are wholemeal and whether wheat flour is also listed; compare fibre per 100 g. | If you’re choosing a particular grain mix, you’ll want to know whether it contains rye alone or wholemeal wheat too. For around 33% of consumers, this choice takes priority. |
| Allergens and salt information | Check the allergens present, any warnings about traces and, if needed, whether iodised baker's salt is listed. | If I need to consider sesame or gluten, I read the label before putting crispbread on a shared platter. Checking the label is the main concern for around 22% of consumers. |
Jumbo Wholemeal Crispbread lists wholemeal wheat and rye flour. This doesn’t confirm that it also contains white flour.
If both wheat flour and wholemeal flour matter for your guests, look for both in the ingredients list.
The Wasa and Jumbo varieties discussed contain gluten-containing grains. Wasa Thin Wholemeal Rye also contains sesame.
Check the allergens and any warnings about traces on each pack, especially before preparing a shared platter.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker's salt contains iodine, but bakers aren’t required to use it. So you can’t draw a product-specific conclusion based on the product category alone.
Check the salt information on the current packaging if iodised baker's salt is relevant to your choice.
For comparison: a simple wholemeal rye variety and a thin wholemeal rye variety with sesame.
For comparison: Jumbo Wholemeal Crispbread combines wholemeal wheat and rye flour in a 375 g pack.
For comparison: Lidl Netherlands lists 250 g packs of wholemeal crispbread as a store product.
This product selection is suited to a platter with a variety of toppings. If you specifically want a combination of wheat flour and wholemeal flour, check the current ingredients list before choosing.
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A crispbread option for a platter with a variety of toppings; the pack contains 375 g.
Check the current ingredients list if you’re looking for both wheat flour and wholemeal flour. Also check the allergen information and whether iodised baker's salt is mentioned.
No. Wholemeal wheat and rye flour make up a mix of wholegrains, but that doesn’t confirm that the product also contains white flour. Check the ingredients list if you want both types of flour in one crispbread.
No, you can’t tell from the type of product alone. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker's salt contains iodine, but bakers don’t have to use it; check the salt information on the packaging instead.
Check the allergens for each product you choose individually. The Wasa and Jumbo varieties discussed contain gluten-containing grains; Wasa Thin Wholemeal Rye also contains sesame. Check the current packaging for any warnings about traces too.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal it tightly after opening. The Jumbo product information discussed says to store it in a dry place; Wasa Wholemeal is listed as needing to be stored in a cool, dry place away from light.
