Families who will use up a large pack
A family pack suits households that eat crispbread at several breakfasts or lunches and can store the opened pack according to the instructions on the label.
Who is a family pack suitable for?
Parents comparing wholegrain options
If you’re considering crispbread as an alternative at breakfast, compare the grain type, fibre and salt per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses bread and suitable toppings as part of breakfast and lunch for children aged 1 to 3.
Families who need to check allergens
At home or in childcare, the presence of gluten-containing cereals and other allergens may be a deciding factor. Check the packaging for any warnings that apply to the specific variety, too.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, consider whether your child can manage the texture. Then choose a pack size your family will use and compare the information on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack size and storage | Compare the number of pieces and the total weight; check how to store the pack after opening. | If we only eat crispbread occasionally, I don’t want a large pack to be left open for too long. Around 33% of consumers prioritise using up and storing the family pack. |
| Wholegrain and nutritional information | Check the grain type and compare fibre and salt per 100 g; consider the topping as part of your breakfast choice, too. | For a varied toddler’s breakfast, I want to know what’s in the crispbread, rather than relying on the word “wholegrain” alone. For around 42% of consumers, the ingredients are the first thing they consider. |
| Gluten and other allergens | Check the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings; if necessary, check the childcare provider’s policy. | If there are dietary restrictions at home or in childcare, I need to know whether this particular variety meets the requirements. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this check. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a large pack without considering how often you’ll eat it
A pack of 25 pieces or a multipack is most practical if your family eats the contents regularly and can store them properly.
Check the number of pieces, the weight and the storage instructions before choosing a family pack.
If the opened pack isn’t kept dry and sealed, some of it may go to waste.
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Assuming wholegrain is suitable for every breakfast
Nutritional values vary between wholegrain varieties, too. Toppings and other meals also play a part when choosing crispbread for a toddler’s breakfast.
Compare fibre and salt per 100 g, and consider how the crispbread will fit in alongside bread and toppings.
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Checking allergens only after you’ve bought it
The standard rye and wheat varieties described here contain gluten-containing cereals. Other allergens or warnings may also apply to individual products.
Read the full information on the packaging of the variety you want to use, including if your child will be taking the crispbread to childcare.
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Assuming every pack contains iodine-enriched baker’s salt
According to Overheid.nl, Dutch regulations allow iodine to be added via baker’s salt in bread, bread substitutes and other baked goods. Brood.net Professionals explains that using iodine-enriched baker’s salt isn’t compulsory; the Dutch agreement doesn’t automatically apply to imports.
Check the ingredients of the specific crispbread if the type of salt used is important to your choice.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo Knäckebröd Volkoren comes in a 375 g pack, divided into 5 × 5 pieces.
- According to Jumbo, this variety contains 10.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
- This variety contains wheat, rye and gluten. Check the packaging for other allergens, too.
ALDI / Goud Gebakken
Goud Gebakken sells a 375 g pack of wholegrain crispbread containing 25 pieces.
- The number of pieces and total weight make it easy to assess whether the pack will suit your family.
- Check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens on the packaging before choosing this variety for a toddler.
Wasa
Wasa Volkoren is crispbread made with wholegrain rye.
- Product information from Albert Heijn lists 100% wholegrain rye, 20 g of fibre and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g.
- This variety contains rye and gluten, and may contain lupin, milk, mustard, sesame and soya.
Bolletje
Bolletje Volkoren knäckebröd vezelrijk comes in a 265 g box with four individual packs.
- Product information from Albert Heijn lists 100% wholegrain cereals, 14 g of fibre and 0.97 g of salt per 100 g.
- This variety contains gluten-containing cereals and sesame, and may contain lupin. Check whether this pack size suits how you’ll use it at home.
Leksands
Leksands Original is rye crispbread. It’s also available in a multipack of three individual 200 g packs.
- Albert Heijn lists Leksands Original as containing 97% wholegrain rye flour and 20 g of fibre per 100 g.
- The product contains gluten and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g. As this is an imported product, don’t assume it contains Dutch iodine-enriched baker’s salt without checking the label.
Crispbread on Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
Can crispbread replace all the bread at a toddler’s breakfast?
Don’t assume it can replace bread completely. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends around 2 to 3 slices of bread a day for children aged 1 to 3, usually divided between breakfast and lunch. Consider crispbread as an alternative alongside toppings and your child’s other meals.
Does standard crispbread contain gluten?
The Jumbo, Wasa, Bolletje and Leksands varieties described here contain gluten-containing cereals. Always check the specific packaging. If you need a gluten-free product, don’t rely on a standard rye or wheat variety.
How should I store a family pack after opening?
Follow the instructions on the pack and seal it securely after opening. Jumbo recommends storing the variety described in a cool, dry place; Bolletje recommends keeping it in a dark, dry place in a sealed pack.
Does all crispbread contain iodine-enriched baker’s salt?
No, you can’t assume that every pack does. The Dutch regulations published by Overheid.nl allow iodine to be added via baker’s salt in bread, bread substitutes and other baked goods, but according to Brood.net Professionals, its use isn’t compulsory. Check the ingredients of the variety you choose.