Students looking for an everyday staple
If you’ve just moved out, crispbread can be an easy base for breakfast or lunch. When comparing wholegrain options, check the ingredients, fibre per 100 g and allergens.
Who is this relevant to?
Students who like a bit of variety
Seeds, sourdough and mixed grains offer different combinations if you don’t want the same option every time. Check the pack to see exactly what your chosen variety contains.
Students with specific dietary needs
If you’re looking for extra protein or need to avoid certain ingredients, check the information for the specific variety. For example, a high-protein crispbread may also contain wheat and gluten.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how you’ll mainly use your crispbread. Then compare the labels of the varieties that suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
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| Everyday wholegrain staple | Check the ingredients and compare fibre per 100 g; also follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If I need to prepare breakfast or lunch quickly, I want to choose a crispbread variety whose ingredients suit my everyday needs. This is the main priority for around 44% of consumers. |
| Flavour and texture | Check which seeds, grains or sourdough ingredients the variety contains, and look out for allergens such as sesame. | For regular meals, I want to be able to vary things without having to choose a different type of staple food each time. This is the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Dietary preference or protein target | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack; if you have a protein target, compare the protein content per 100 g. | If I need to avoid an ingredient or am specifically looking for extra protein, that requirement determines which variety is suitable. Around 23% of consumers prioritise this need. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘premium’ means consistently high nutritional quality
Seeds, sourdough and an unusual product name don’t, on their own, tell you about the overall nutritional value or full ingredients list.
Choose the feature that matters to you, then compare the nutritional information and ingredients of the specific varieties.
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Assuming high-protein means gluten-free
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Wasa Protein+ contains 20 g of protein per 100 g, but it also contains wheat and gluten.
If you have a dietary requirement, check the allergen information on the current packaging, even if another feature is highlighted on the front.
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Assuming all crispbread is the same as bread when it comes to iodine
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread does not have to be made with baker’s salt. So don’t assume that crispbread contains a particular type of salt just because of its product category.
Check the ingredients on the pack if the type of salt used is important to your choice.
Brands to consider
Wasa
Wasa offers a range of crispbread varieties, including wholegrain, sourdough, Protein+ and gluten-free options.
- Albert Heijn’s product information lists 20 g of protein per 100 g for Wasa Protein+; it also describes a separate Wasa variety as gluten-free and lactose-free.
- Protein+ contains wheat and gluten. If you have a specific dietary requirement, check the labelling of the variety you choose.
Ryvita
Ryvita Original Crispbread is a rye variety; according to the official product page, 100 g of product contains 88 g of wholegrain rye flour.
- The official product page lists 13.4 g of fibre per 100 g for Original Crispbread.
- The product contains rye. Before buying, check the information on the pack you’re actually choosing.
Albert Heijn
The range includes AH crispbread and varieties from other brands, including Wasa, Leksands and Bolletje.
- The category page offers a choice of wholegrain, seeded and sourdough varieties, among others.
- Compare the ingredients and nutritional information for each product; the range category alone doesn’t tell you enough.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers its own wholegrain and seeded varieties alongside crispbread from other brands.
- The range includes different combinations for those looking for an everyday staple or a seeded variety.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack of the specific product.
Goud Gebakken
This ALDI own brand offers a wholegrain crispbread and a Robuust variety with seeds.
- ALDI describes its wholegrain variety as high in fibre and its Robuust variety as wholegrain with seeds.
- Check the label on your chosen pack for allergens and the full ingredients list.
Crispbread on Joybuy
These varieties suit anyone looking for an easy crispbread staple for breakfast, lunch or toppings. Before making your final choice, compare the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens on the pack.
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Bolletje wholegrain crispbread 265 g
A wholegrain option if you’re looking for crispbread as an everyday staple.
265 g pack. If you have allergies, check the current ingredients and allergen information.
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g'woon wholegrain crispbread 375 g
A wholegrain option if you want an easy staple for breakfast or lunch.
375 g pack. If you need to avoid certain ingredients, read the allergen information on the current pack.
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Wasa wholegrain crispbread 260 g
A wholegrain option if you’d like crispbread for different meals and snacks.
260 g pack. If you’re choosing based on fibre, compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the pack.
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Wasa Rustic crispbread 215 g
An option if you’re looking for crispbread as a base for toppings.
215 g pack. Check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens for this specific variety.
Frequently asked questions
Is a speciality crispbread automatically a better choice?
No. Seeds, sourdough, extra protein and a gluten-free label are different features, not a general quality ranking. Compare the ingredients, nutritional information per 100 g and allergens with what matters to you.
Can I assume all crispbread is the same as ordinary bread when it comes to iodine?
No, don’t assume it contains the same type of salt without checking. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that using baker’s salt in bread is not compulsory, so check the pack to see which salt has been used in the crispbread in question.
How do I check for gluten and other allergens?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack of your chosen variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly identifiable on the label; a high-protein claim doesn’t mean a product is gluten-free.
How should I store crispbread after opening?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and seal it well after opening. For Bolletje Volkoren Knäckebröd Vezelrijk, Jumbo’s product information recommends storing it in a dry, dark place.