For a guest with coeliac disease, only serve crispbread that is clearly labelled gluten-free on the packaging, and check the latest allergen information too. A classic version lets the toppings take centre stage; sesame and sea salt add more flavour to the crispbread itself, but sesame means you’ll need to check for allergens carefully. Serve it on clean, separate crockery with separate toppings to avoid contact with ordinary bread.
You want to enjoy a date-night meal together without mistaking gluten-free crispbread for regular crispbread. As well as checking the label, think about how you’ll serve it alongside ordinary bread and shared toppings.
You’re looking for a crunchy base for your toppings and choosing between a mild classic flavour and a version with sesame and sea salt. The allergens in both the crispbread and the toppings will help determine what you can serve.
You want to be able to identify a gluten-free option without mistaking terms such as wholegrain, organic or high-fibre for a gluten-free label.
First, check the gluten-free label and allergen information on the packet. Then choose a flavour that goes with your toppings and plan how to serve everything separately from ordinary bread.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Most important for |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free and served separately | Look for the words ‘gluten-free’ on the packet, read the allergen information and keep the crispbread separate from ordinary bread when serving. | If my guest has coeliac disease, I don’t want a gluten-free product coming into contact with bread crumbs through shared toppings. This is the main concern for around 50% of consumers when choosing. |
| Flavour to go with the toppings | Compare a classic version with sesame and sea salt, and check whether sesame is an allergen for your guest. | For a date, I want to choose whether the toppings or the crispbread itself brings more flavour. This is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Easy to identify in the shop | Use a gluten-free range category to find options, but check the label on the individual packet. | When doing the shopping, I want to find a suitable option without mistaking regular crispbread for gluten-free. This is the most important factor for around 20% of consumers. |
Those words alone don’t mean that crispbread is gluten-free. A rye version, for example, isn’t an alternative for someone who needs to avoid gluten.
Check that ‘gluten-free’ is stated on the packaging of every individual product.
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Wasa Gluten-Free and Lactose-Free Classic may contain milk, soya, sesame seeds and mustard. The Wasa Sesame & Sea Salt version contains sesame and may also contain milk, mustard and soya.
Ask in advance which other allergens matter to your guest, and read the latest allergen information on the packet.
The Dutch Coeliac Association warns that cross-contamination with gluten can be a problem for people with coeliac disease, even when the crispbread you’ve chosen is gluten-free.
Put it on a clean, separate plate and use separate knives and topping containers.
The label ‘gluten-free’ doesn’t tell you what type of salt was used in the crispbread.
Check the ingredients list for the specific product if the type of salt used matters to your choice.
Albert Heijn lists a gluten-free classic version and a gluten-free version with sesame and sea salt. Compare them for both flavour and your guest’s allergens.
Albert Heijn lists AH Gluten-Free High-Fibre crispbread in its gluten-free crackers and crispbread category. This gives you an own-brand option to compare with branded products.
Albert Heijn lists products including Schär Hafer gluten-free crispbread and Knusperbrot dunkel gluten-free in its gluten-free range category.
No, the label doesn’t literally mean zero gluten. Kiwa states that the legal ‘gluten-free’ label allows a maximum of 20 mg of gluten per kilogram of product. If your guest has coeliac disease, look for that label on the packet rather than relying on words such as wholegrain or high-fibre.
Put the gluten-free crispbread on a separate, clean plate and use separate knives, bowls and toppings. The Dutch Coeliac Association warns that people with coeliac disease are at risk of cross-contamination with gluten.
Not without checking for other allergens. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, this classic version may contain milk, soya, sesame seeds and mustard. So check the latest packaging and make sure your choice is suitable for your guest’s allergens.
No, not for someone who needs to avoid sesame: according to Albert Heijn, Wasa Sesame & Sea Salt contains sesame seeds as an ingredient. In that case, don’t choose based on the gluten-free label alone; check the allergens for any other version separately.
No, you can’t tell what type of salt has been used from the ‘gluten-free’ label. Check the ingredients list on the specific packet if you want to know whether iodised baker’s salt is listed.
