Campers without reliable refrigeration
Looking for a dry base for breakfast or lunch, and keeping it separate from toppings that need to be chilled. The Dutch Nutrition Centre recommends taking the shelf life of food into account when camping.
Who is this for?
Campers comparing wholegrains and fibre
Want to check the grain type and fibre content of a variety for breakfast or lunch, even when their usual mealtime routine is disrupted.
Campers with dietary restrictions
Need to check the ingredients and allergens in the variety they choose. Rye, wheat, sesame and warnings about other allergens mean you can’t rely on the front of the pack alone.
What should you look for?
Start with storage and the toppings you have planned. Then compare the ingredients and nutritional information for each variety. A distinctive flavour or shape can be the deciding factor if the other features suit your meal.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Most relevant for |
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| Storage and toppings | Check the storage instructions and best-before date. Work out separately how you’ll keep perishable toppings chilled. | If refrigeration is limited, I want to take a dry base without assuming that my toppings can also be kept unrefrigerated. This is the main concern for around 36% of consumers. |
| Wholegrains and fibre | Check the grain type, wholegrain content, fibre and salt per 100 g. | For my camping breakfast, I’m mainly looking for a grain-based option whose nutritional value I can compare. This is the main consideration for roughly 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. | If I have dietary restrictions, I need to know whether this particular variety is suitable, even if the front of the pack says gluten-free or high-protein. Around 21% of consumers prioritise these checks. |
| Texture and flavour | Check the ingredients in seeded or flavoured varieties, and choose a shape that works with your planned toppings. | For a special camping lunch, I’m mainly looking for a different texture or flavour, while still wanting to know what’s in it. This preference is the deciding factor for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all crispbread contains baker’s salt
Crispbread made with rye or wholemeal flour doesn’t automatically contain iodised baker’s salt. According to the Dutch Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt.
Check the ingredients for baker’s salt or iodised salt rather than assuming it’s there based on the type of product.
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Relying on ‘gluten-free’ or ‘high-protein’ alone
The Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij Sesame & Sea Salt variety described by Jumbo contains sesame and may contain milk, mustard and soya. Wasa Protein Wheat contains wheat and wheat gluten. These claims therefore answer different questions when you’re choosing a product.
For each variety, read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.
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Assuming a dry cracker makes lunch safe without refrigeration
Cheese, cold meats and other perishable toppings have different storage requirements from crispbread. For a camping lunch, you need to be able to keep the toppings chilled separately.
Take perishable toppings chilled and follow their storage instructions. Add them to the crispbread only when you’re ready to eat.
Toppings that can’t be kept safely chilled may have to be thrown away.
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Assuming a speciality variety is automatically a better fit
A distinctive flavour, shape or pack doesn’t in itself tell you anything about the wholegrain content, salt level or allergens in the variety you’ve chosen.
Compare products on the features that matter for your camping meal, and check the nutritional information and ingredients on each pack.
Brands compared
Wasa
Jumbo lists Wasa varieties made with ingredients including wholegrain rye and sourdough, as well as other ingredients and product claims.
- The range gives you a useful starting point for comparing ingredients and nutritional information side by side.
- Allergens vary by variety: the Protein Wheat product reviewed contains wheat gluten, while the gluten- and lactose-free sesame variety reviewed contains sesame and may contain milk, mustard and soya.
Leksands
Rye crispbread for anyone looking to compare a wholegrain rye variety for breakfast or lunch.
- According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Leksands Knäcke original contains 97% wholegrain rye flour.
- Rye contains gluten. Also check the other ingredients and nutritional information on the pack you choose.
Albert Heijn
Own-brand varieties in a range that also includes crispbread from other brands.
- The range includes wholegrain and sesame varieties, giving you different ingredients to compare.
- Check the current ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack you choose.
Goud Gebakken
ALDI’s own brand, with wholegrain crispbread among its products.
- The wholegrain variety gives you another product to compare by grain type and pack information.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the specific pack, especially if a dietary restriction affects your choice.
Ryvita
A brand of rye crispbread that may be worth including in your product comparison.
- Ryvita lists wholegrain rye flour, rye flour and salt as ingredients in its Original Crispbread.
- This ingredient information is for the UK Original Crispbread variety; check the details on the pack available when you buy.
Crispbread for camping meals at Joybuy
You can compare these products as a dry base for a camping breakfast, topped lunch or snack. Check the best-before date on each pack and make sure its storage and allergen information suits your plans.
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Wasa Sourdough Rye Crackers, 235 g
An option if you’re looking for rye crispbread for a topped camping lunch. If you have dietary restrictions, check the current pack for information about rye, barley and the possible presence of sesame or milk.
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Wasa Wholegrain Crispbread, 260 g
For anyone comparing wholegrain crispbread as a base for breakfast or lunch. If you avoid gluten, check the rye information and look for warnings about the possible presence of sesame or milk.
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Wasa High-Fiber Crackers, 300 g
For anyone mainly comparing fibre per 100 g for a camping meal. Also check the ingredients and allergens, including cereals containing gluten and sesame.
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g'woon Wholemeal Crispbread, 375 g
A wholegrain option for a topped camping lunch. Check the allergen information carefully if you need to avoid wheat, rye, sesame, egg, milk or lupin.
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Wasa Rustic Crispbread, 215 g
For anyone looking for a hearty base for a topped lunch or snack. If fibre is a deciding factor, check the nutritional information. If you have dietary restrictions, read the information about rye and the possible presence of milk or sesame.
Frequently asked questions
Does crispbread need to go in the cool box when camping?
Store dry crispbread according to the instructions on the pack; perishable toppings need to be chilled separately. If you don’t have a fridge, the Dutch Nutrition Centre recommends using a good cool box with ice packs and keeping perishable foods in it for no more than one day.
Does crispbread automatically contain iodised salt?
No, you can’t tell from the type of product. According to the Dutch Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the label to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed as an ingredient.
Is gluten-free crispbread also free from other allergens?
Not necessarily. The Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij Sesame & Sea Salt variety described by Jumbo contains sesame and may contain milk, mustard and soya. So always check the current allergen information for the variety you’re buying.
Can you take crispbread with cheese or cold meats for lunch?
Yes, as long as you can keep the perishable toppings safely chilled. Dry crispbread doesn’t change the storage requirements for cheese or cold meats. Keep the toppings cold and add them to the crispbread just before you eat.