Who is this choice important for?

A colleague with coeliac disease

Needs crispbread labelled gluten-free and wants to avoid it coming into contact with crumbs from gluten-containing foods in the shared office. The Dutch Coeliac Society warns against this kind of cross-contamination.

The person in charge of office supplies

Wants to keep the gluten-free supply clearly identifiable and separate. Individually wrapped portions, such as those Albert Heijn describes for Wasa Classic, can be more practical than an open tin containing a mix of products.

A colleague who compares labels

As well as checking that it is labelled gluten-free, they look at the ingredients, fibre, salt and other allergens. This is especially relevant if, for example, they need to avoid sesame or are looking for a particular flavour.

What should you look for when buying?

For a shared office snack tin, check the gluten-free label first. How the crispbread is stored then determines whether it could come into contact with crumbs containing gluten. After that, compare the packaging and nutritional information.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free and kept separate Check that the pack is labelled ‘gluten-free’ and make sure there is a separate place to store it, along with clean serving utensils. As someone with coeliac disease, I don’t want crumbs from the shared tin getting onto my crispbread. For around 42% of consumers, protection from gluten is the top priority.
Packaging and storage See whether the product is individually portion-packed, and follow the storage instructions on the pack once opened. If I manage office supplies, I want to be able to keep portions separate easily without leaving an open pack out. For around 33% of consumers, ease of storage matters most.
Flavour and nutritional information Compare ingredients, fibre and salt per 100 g, and check for allergens that are present or may be present. Once gluten-free requirements are taken care of, I want to choose a flavour I like and, for example, avoid sesame. For around 25% of consumers, these differences on the label are the first consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking rye crispbread for a gluten-free alternative

    Rye contains gluten. Ryvita itself says its products contain gluten; according to the brand, Ryvita Original Crispbread contains rye flour.

    For a colleague with coeliac disease, choose a product labelled ‘gluten-free’ and check the ingredients on the current pack too.

  • Emptying a gluten-free pack into a mixed snack tin

    The Dutch Coeliac Society says that crumbs containing gluten can get onto gluten-free food. Shared serving utensils and spreads also need to be considered.

    Store the crispbread sealed in a clearly separate container or in its original packaging, and use separate serving utensils.

  • Checking only that it is labelled gluten-free

    A gluten-free product may still contain other relevant allergens. Jumbo lists sesame as an ingredient in Wasa Sesame & Sea Salt; Albert Heijn says AH Glutenvrij Vezelrijk may contain sesame.

    Check the current label for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information, including salt per 100 g, for each person who will be eating it.

  • Assuming a product contains iodine because it contains salt

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that bakers are not required to use iodised baker’s salt. So the presence of salt does not tell you whether the crispbread contains iodised salt.

    If iodised salt is relevant to your choice, check the ingredients list for the specific product.

Brands worth comparing

AH Glutenvrij

According to Albert Heijn, AH Glutenvrij Vezelrijk crispbread combines a gluten-free label with a base of oats, rice and maize.

  • Albert Heijn says this product is made in a completely gluten-free environment and comes in a 230 g pack.
  • The product contains oats, may contain sesame and lists 2,4 g salt per 100 g. Check the current label if these details matter to you.

Wasa

Gluten-free Classic and Sesame & Sea Salt are different varieties; the packaging and ingredients will help you decide which is right for your office supplies.

  • Albert Heijn describes Classic as individually portion-packed. Jumbo says Sesame & Sea Salt contains 9% sesame seeds and 10 g fibre per 100 g.
  • Sesame & Sea Salt contains sesame. For both varieties, check the current pack for warnings about other allergens.

Schär

Albert Heijn describes Schär Knusperbrot dunkel as a crunchy gluten-free bread alternative.

  • A distinct product name makes it easy to check the gluten-free label on this specific variety.
  • Check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information before serving.

Ryvita

Here, Ryvita is included as a comparison with regular crispbread, not as a gluten-free choice for a colleague with coeliac disease.

  • The brand lists rye flour as an ingredient in Original Crispbread.
  • Ryvita says its products contain gluten. Although Original Crispbread has a similar shape, it is not interchangeable with gluten-free crispbread.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ‘gluten-free’ mean on a pack of crispbread?

According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, the label means the product contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kg. For a colleague with coeliac disease, check for this label on the current pack, then make sure the crispbread does not come into contact with crumbs containing gluten.

Can gluten-free crispbread go in the same tin as ordinary biscuits?

No, not if someone with coeliac disease will be eating it. The Dutch Coeliac Society warns that crumbs containing gluten can contaminate gluten-free food, so store and serve the crispbread separately.

Is regular Ryvita crispbread a gluten-free alternative?

No. Ryvita says its products contain gluten and lists rye flour as an ingredient in Original Crispbread. For your gluten-free office supplies, choose a product that is explicitly labelled gluten-free.

Does gluten-free crispbread automatically contain iodised salt?

No, don’t assume that it does. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list: Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Glutenvrij Vezelrijk crispbread.

What should I do if the online ingredients differ from those on the pack?

Before serving, check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging. Albert Heijn notes that product information can differ following changes. For shared office supplies, the pack you actually put out is the one to check.