Who is this choice important for?

Hosting someone with coeliac disease

Looking for crispbread labelled gluten-free and keen to prevent crumbs, utensils or shared dips from transferring gluten to the food. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises taking steps to prevent cross-contamination.

Checking for other allergens too

As well as checking for a gluten-free label, you want to find out whether the variety you choose and its toppings contain sesame, milk or any other allergens relevant to your guest.

Comparing taste and nutritional information

After checking that the product is gluten-free, you want to choose between options such as a variety without sesame as an ingredient and one with sesame, while comparing fibre and salt per 100 g.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking for a gluten-free label, and avoid contact with regular snacks when serving. Then compare the ingredients, taste and nutritional information of the varieties suitable for your guest.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Gluten-free and served separately Check the gluten-free label on the pack and use a clean serving area, separate utensils and separate dips. I want my guest to be able to enjoy the food alongside regular snacks without coming into contact with gluten-containing crumbs. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Taste and toppings Compare the ingredients, including sesame, and check the allergen information for both the crispbread and the toppings. When I offer a range of dips, I want a flavour that goes well with them without overlooking an allergen that matters. For around 30% of consumers, this choice of flavour and serving options is the main consideration.
Nutritional information Compare fibre and salt per 100 g on the current label; if you’re interested in iodine, check whether iodised salt is listed in the ingredients. I compare the nutritional information because fibre, salt and whether the product contains iodised salt all influence my choice. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this label comparison.

Common mistakes when hosting a snack night

  • Choosing based on ‘rye’ or ‘high in fibre’ instead of the gluten-free label

    These words don’t make crispbread suitable for someone with coeliac disease. Ryvita, for example, states that its products contain gluten.

    For a guest with coeliac disease, check the gluten-free label and ingredients on the specific pack.

  • Preparing gluten-free crispbread alongside regular snacks

    The Dutch Coeliac Society says that crumbs and shared utensils can transfer gluten to gluten-free food.

    Set up a clean, separate serving area and use separate knives, bowls and dips for the gluten-free food.

  • Overlooking other allergens

    Wasa Sesame & Sea Salt contains sesame and may contain milk. Wasa says Classic may contain sesame and milk; AH Glutenvrij Vezelrijk states that it may contain sesame.

    Ask which allergens are relevant to your guest, then read the ingredients and ‘may contain’ information for both the variety you choose and its toppings.

  • Assuming all gluten-free crispbread contains iodised salt

    The ingredients listed for one product don’t tell you what’s in another variety. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Glutenvrij Vezelrijk crispbread.

    If this information matters to your choice, check the ingredients list on the pack you’re buying.

Brands and shops to consider

Wasa (Wasabröd)

Wasa describes Gluten- & Lactose Vrij Classic and Gluten- & Lactose Vrij Sesame & Sea Salt as gluten-free crispbread varieties.

  • According to Wasa, Classic contains 7,7 g of fibre and 1,10 g of salt per 100 g; Sesame & Sea Salt contains 9,2% sesame seeds, 9,0 g of fibre and 1,35 g of salt per 100 g.
  • Sesame & Sea Salt contains sesame and may contain milk. Classic may contain sesame and milk. Check the packaging of the variety you choose.

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn sells AH Glutenvrij Vezelrijk crispbread as a specifically gluten-free product.

  • According to Albert Heijn, this product is made in a completely gluten-free environment; the ingredients include gluten-free oats, rice, maize and iodised salt.
  • The product contains oats, may contain sesame and lists 2,4 g of salt per 100 g. Check that the other ingredients are suitable for your guest.

Ryvita

Standard Ryvita crispbread isn’t suitable for a gluten-free snack for a guest with coeliac disease.

  • Ryvita states in its FAQ that all its products contain gluten. When choosing a gluten-free option, don’t rely on the product’s format or a claim about its fibre content.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s product information describes Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij Knäckebröd Sesame & Sea Salt as a gluten-free variety with sesame seeds and sea salt.

  • The product page provides information about this specific Wasa variety, including allergen information.
  • Check the current label of other crispbread products at Jumbo individually; information about this variety doesn’t apply to the entire range.

Lidl

When choosing a product at Lidl for a guest with coeliac disease, check the specific product is labelled gluten-free.

  • Check the gluten-free label, ingredients and allergen information on the pack rather than relying on the shop or product category.

ALDI

ALDI describes Robuust crispbread as wholegrain crispbread with seeds.

  • ‘Wholegrain’ and a claim about fibre don’t confirm that a product is gluten-free. For a guest with coeliac disease, choose only a specific pack labelled gluten-free with suitable allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

Is rye or wholegrain crispbread suitable for someone with coeliac disease?

No, those descriptions don’t confirm that a product is gluten-free. Rye contains gluten, and Ryvita says its products contain gluten; check the gluten-free label on the specific pack for a guest with coeliac disease.

Is a gluten-free pack enough when serving it alongside regular snacks?

No, you also need to prevent gluten-containing crumbs, shared dips and knives from coming into contact with the gluten-free food. Use a clean work surface and separate utensils, and keep the gluten-free crispbread apart when serving, as advised by the Dutch Coeliac Society to prevent cross-contamination.

What’s the difference between Wasa Classic and Sesame & Sea Salt?

Wasa Classic doesn’t list sesame as an ingredient, whereas Sesame & Sea Salt contains 9,2% sesame seeds according to Wasa. Per 100 g, Wasa lists 7,7 g and 9,0 g of fibre, and 1,10 g and 1,35 g of salt, respectively. Classic may contain sesame and milk, while Sesame & Sea Salt may contain milk.

Does gluten-free crispbread automatically contain iodised salt?

No, check the ingredients list of the product you choose. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Glutenvrij Vezelrijk crispbread, but this doesn’t tell you anything about other varieties.