Savoury Easter lunch hosts
You’re looking for a crunchy base for toppings such as egg, fish, hummus or cheese, and don’t want to accidentally buy a sweet biscuit.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shoppers comparing fibre content
You’re looking for a wholegrain product and comparing fibre and salt per 100 g, rather than relying on the front of the pack alone.
Shoppers looking for a gluten-free biscuit
You need a gluten-free sweet biscuit. Rye and wheat crispbread aren’t suitable substitutes, so check the biscuit’s own gluten-free labelling and allergen information.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’re looking for something to top with savoury ingredients or a sweet treat. Then compare the nutritional information and allergens of products suited to that purpose.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
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| Base for savoury toppings | Check whether you’re buying crispbread or a biscuit, and whether the variety goes with your toppings. | I want a crunchy base for egg or other savoury toppings at Easter lunch, not a sweet biscuit. For around 36% of consumers, this suitability for toppings comes first. |
| Fibre, wholegrain and salt | Compare fibre and salt on the same basis, per 100 g, and read the ingredients. | If I choose wholegrain crispbread, I also want to know how much salt it contains. Around 29% of consumers say this combination is their top priority. |
| Gluten-free option | Check for explicit gluten-free labelling, the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. | I need to avoid gluten, so I can’t rely on the word ‘wholegrain’ as an indication. For around 14% of consumers, gluten-free suitability takes precedence over the other criteria. |
| Sweet digestive | Check the biscuit’s label for sugars, fat and serving size. | With coffee or tea after lunch, I want to serve a biscuit rather than something for savoury toppings. For around 21% of consumers, this sweet treat is the most important consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a digestive for crispbread
A digestive is a biscuit and doesn’t serve the same purpose as crispbread under savoury toppings. Nutritional information can also vary considerably: Jumbo lists 19,2 g sugars, 20,5 g fat and 3,1 g fibre per 100 g for its Krokante Digestive Biscuit.
First decide whether you want a base for toppings or a biscuit for a sweet treat. Then compare products within your chosen category.
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Looking only at fibre
Jumbo lists 20 g fibre and 1,2 g salt per 100 g for Wasa Volkoren. Albert Heijn lists 12 g fibre and 0,7 g salt per 100 g for AH Knäckebröd volkoren. So in this comparison, the variety with more fibre doesn’t have less salt.
Compare both figures per 100 g and decide which matters more for your choice.
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Confusing wholegrain with gluten-free
The wholegrain crispbread varieties mentioned contain rye or wheat. The word ‘wholegrain’ doesn’t mean a product is gluten-free; a gluten-free digestive is still a biscuit, not crispbread for savoury toppings.
If you’re choosing a gluten-free product, check the current ingredients, allergen information and explicit product labelling.
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Relying on an old product listing as if it were the label
Ingredients and nutritional information can vary between varieties or change when a product is reformulated. This is particularly important if you’re choosing based on allergens or a specific nutritional value.
Check the information for your chosen product just before buying, and read the packaging before serving it.
Brands to consider
The features mentioned apply to the specific products below, not necessarily to every product from each brand.
Wasa
Wasa Volkoren is a rye crispbread for anyone looking for a base for savoury toppings.
- Jumbo lists wholemeal rye flour, yeast and salt as ingredients for Wasa Volkoren, and 20 g fibre per 100 g.
- This variety also contains rye and has 1,2 g salt per 100 g; compare the salt content separately.
Ryvita
Ryvita Original Crispbread is a rye option to consider if you’re looking for a thin, crunchy base.
- According to Ryvita’s own product information, each 100 g of Original Crispbread contains 88 g wholegrain rye flour, 13,4 g fibre and 0,75 g salt.
- Check the nutritional information on the exact pack you’re buying; these figures come from Ryvita’s international product page.
Albert Heijn
AH Knäckebröd volkoren is a supermarket own-brand option for savoury toppings.
- Albert Heijn lists 12 g fibre and 0,7 g salt per 100 g for this variety.
- This variety contains wheat, rye and sesame. If you have allergies, check the current label.
Jumbo
In this comparison, Jumbo offers both wholegrain crispbread and a separate digestive biscuit.
- Jumbo lists 10,9 g fibre and 0,71 g salt per 100 g for Knäckebröd Volkoren.
- Krokante Digestive Biscuit serves a different purpose; Jumbo lists 3,1 g fibre, 19,2 g sugars and 20,5 g fat per 100 g.
Schär
Schär Digestive Landtaler is a biscuit option if you’re looking for a product labelled gluten-free for a sweet treat.
- Jumbo describes this specific variety as gluten-free biscuits.
- This product isn’t crispbread for savoury toppings. Check the current packaging and allergen information before serving.
Crispbread and crackers on Joybuy
These are crispbread or crackers to consider as a base for toppings at Easter lunch. Choose the exact variety based on its packaging and nutritional information, not just its product name.
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Wasa Sourdough Rye Crackers 235 g
A rye cracker to consider if you want a crunchy base for toppings at Easter lunch.
Pack size: 235 g. If you’re choosing a gluten-free product or have an allergy, check the current ingredients and allergen information.
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Bolletje Whole Grain Crispbread 265 g
A crispbread option to compare if you’re looking for a base for savoury toppings.
Pack size: 265 g. Before choosing, check the fibre and salt per 100 g, as well as the allergen information.
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Wasa High-Fiber Crackers 300 g
A cracker to compare if fibre is an important factor in your choice.
Pack size: 300 g. Compare the fibre and salt per 100 g; don’t assume the product is gluten-free based on the variety name.
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Wasa Lightweight Crackers 300 g
A cracker to consider if you’d like to compare another Wasa variety for toppings.
Pack size: 300 g. Check the current packaging for fibre per 100 g and allergen information before choosing.
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g'woon Wholemeal Crispbread 375 g
A crispbread option to compare if you want something crunchy under savoury toppings.
Pack size: 375 g. If the type of wholemeal flour matters to your choice, check the ingredients, as well as the allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Is crispbread the same as a digestive?
No. Crispbread is a crunchy base for toppings; a digestive is a biscuit for a sweet treat. So, before comparing nutritional information, first decide what you want to serve at Easter lunch.
Is wholegrain crispbread gluten-free?
Not automatically: the Wasa, Albert Heijn and Jumbo varieties mentioned here contain rye or wheat. If you need a gluten-free option, look for a product that is explicitly labelled as such and check the current label, including any warnings about cross-contamination. The gluten-free Schär Digestive Landtaler is a biscuit, not crispbread.
Does crispbread in the Netherlands always contain iodine?
No, this doesn’t follow from the Dutch rules on baker’s salt. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, iodine compounds may only be present in bread, bread substitutes and other bakery products as a result of adding baker’s salt, with no more than 65 mg of iodine per kg of salt. This doesn’t mean every crispbread contains baker’s salt with iodine; check the ingredients of the product you choose.
How can I keep crispbread crunchy until Easter lunch?
Store and seal the product according to the instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn recommends storing its crispbread in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo advises resealing its variety tightly after opening. Add toppings just before serving.