Start by checking that the current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’; terms such as ‘low-carb’ and ‘wholegrain’ don’t confirm this. Then choose a light cracker if you want a simple snack or an individually portioned option, or compare seed crackers and crispbread if you’re looking for a base for toppings. Whichever type you choose, check the other allergens and the nutritional information too.
A quick snack is only an option if the current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. Check the ingredients and allergen information as well, even if you’ve bought the product before.
You’ll want a shape and texture that suit your toppings. Seed crackers and crispbread are alternatives to light crackers, but you’ll also need to check ingredients such as egg, oats and sesame, as the product information from Jumbo and Albert Heijn shows.
Once you’ve checked the gluten-free claim, look at the nutritional information per 100 g. The fibre and salt values listed vary between the light crackers, seed crackers and crispbread from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and Wasa included in this comparison.
First check for a gluten-free claim and any other allergens. Then compare the pack size, how you’ll eat the crackers with toppings and the nutritional information.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free claim | Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging. Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, this claim can be used on products sold to consumers if they contain no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. | If I’m choosing a cracker for my coffee break with coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on a different nutrition claim. Around 36% of consumers put this gluten-free claim first. |
| Other allergens | Read the ingredients and any ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements; a gluten-free claim doesn’t replace this information. | When choosing a cracker, I need to consider any other allergens as well as gluten. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this additional allergen check. |
| Portions and toppings | Compare the pack size and product shape with how you plan to eat the cracker. | For a short break, I want something that’s easy to take with me or pair with my chosen toppings. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Fibre and salt | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, so the fibre and salt values are measured on the same basis. | When several gluten-free options are suitable, I mainly want to compare their fibre and salt values. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this nutritional comparison. |
These terms don’t confirm that a cracker meets the requirements for a gluten-free claim. A nutrition claim alone isn’t a reliable basis for choosing a product if you have coeliac disease.
First look for an explicit ‘gluten-free’ claim on the current packaging; only then compare other product features.
Gluten-free crackers can contain other allergens. For example, Schär lists soya in its crackers, while the Jumbo seed crackers included in this comparison contain egg, oats and sesame.
Every time you buy them, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ statements too.
Having seeds in the name tells you nothing about the salt content. Albert Heijn’s product information lists 0,78 g of salt per 100 g for its gluten-free seed crackers; Jumbo lists 3,63 g per 100 g for the seed crackers included in this comparison.
Compare the current nutrition tables per 100 g, and look at fibre and salt separately.
If you like a crisp cracker with your coffee, it’s worth following the storage advice too. Albert Heijn recommends resealing the pack of the seed crackers included in this comparison after use.
Follow the storage advice on the pack and reseal it after taking out a portion.
The range included in this comparison features light crackers and seed crackers. According to Jumbo, both products carry the Crossed Grain symbol.
The gluten-free seed crackers included in this comparison are worth considering if you’re looking for a cracker to add toppings to. According to Albert Heijn, they’re made in a completely gluten-free environment.
According to the product information, Schär Crackers are a light, salted option divided into six 35 g portions.
According to Jumbo’s product information, the Sesame & Sea Salt crispbread included in this comparison is gluten-free and lactose-free.
The Gluten Free Super Seeded Wholegrain Crackers included in this comparison combine gluten-free wholegrain oats with seeds.
This Joybuy selection includes a savoury lentil wafer for a quick coffee break. If you’re specifically looking for a traditional cracker or a base for toppings, you can factor the product shape into your choice.
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A lentil wafer makes a savoury snack to enjoy with coffee, but it isn’t a traditional cracker for toppings. The pack contains 54 g; if you have coeliac disease, check the current packaging for an explicit gluten-free claim and allergen information.
Check that the current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, this claim can be used in the EU if the product sold to consumers contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Check the ingredients and allergen information as well.
No, a gluten-free cracker may contain other allergens. The Schär crackers included in this comparison contain soya, while Jumbo’s seed crackers contain egg, oats and sesame. So be sure to check the allergen information on the pack too.
No. If a cracker contains oats, check that specific product for a gluten-free claim. The Nairn’s variety included in this comparison lists gluten-free oats, but according to the product information it isn’t suitable for anyone with an avenin allergy.
Not just because they’re labelled ‘low-carb’: that term doesn’t confirm a gluten-free claim. Check for the gluten-free claim separately on the current packaging before choosing the cracker for a gluten-free coffee break.
Follow the storage advice on the pack and seal it properly after use. Albert Heijn gives the same resealing advice for its gluten-free seed crackers included in this comparison.
