Who is this relevant to?

Organic shopper with coeliac disease

You’re looking for a crunchy bread alternative while doing your organic shop. Check both the gluten-free and organic information on the exact packaging: one tells you nothing about the other.

Regular gluten-free crispbread user

You want crispbread for breakfast, lunch or a snack, and compare suitable options by ingredients, potential allergens, fibre and salt. If a product contains oats, it’s important that this particular variety is labelled gluten-free.

Shopper switching from regular crispbread

You used to buy Wasa, Ryvita or an own-label product, but now need a gluten-free option. Don’t rely on the brand name: check the product name, ingredients and gluten-free information for each variety separately.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you have coeliac disease, make gluten-free suitability your first selection criterion. Then compare the organic information and nutritional details of products that meet your requirements.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free suitability Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the exact packaging. If the product contains oats, check that the finished product is labelled accordingly. I have coeliac disease and don’t want to rely on a brand name or organic label when choosing crispbread. Gluten safety is the top priority for around 46% of consumers.
Organic and gluten-free Check both claims separately on the same variety, and make sure you’re choosing crispbread rather than a cracker. When shopping for organic food, I want a product that also meets my gluten-free requirements. This combination is the main concern for around 36% of consumers.
Ingredients and nutritional information Compare fibre and salt per 100 g and per serving. Read the ingredients and allergen information, including whether iodised salt is used. For everyday use, I want to know how suitable options differ in their ingredients, allergens and salt content. Around 18% of consumers focus on this first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming organic means gluten-free

    Organic crispbread can contain wheat, rye or barley. So an organic label doesn’t make a product suitable for someone with coeliac disease.

    First check that the exact variety is labelled gluten-free, then look for the organic information.

  • Assuming oats are always suitable

    According to the Voedingscentrum, oats can come into contact with gluten-containing grains during processing.

    If you have coeliac disease, choose oat-containing crispbread or crackers only if the finished product is labelled gluten-free or carries the Crossed Grain symbol.

  • Relying on the brand name alone

    Wasa has specific gluten-free varieties, while Ryvita states in its own FAQ that its products contain gluten. A familiar brand is no substitute for the information on the packaging.

    Always read the exact variety name, ingredients and gluten-free information.

  • Assuming all crispbread contains iodised salt

    Information about iodised salt on one product tells you nothing about the ingredients in another crispbread.

    Check the ingredients list on the packaging if you want to know whether that variety contains iodised salt or baker’s salt.

Brands and own-label products to consider

Wasa / Wasabröd

Wasa has a gluten-free Classic variety; check other Wasa products individually.

  • Albert Heijn lists Wasa Gluten-Free and Lactose-Free Classic as gluten-free, with potato starch, amaranth and rice flour among its ingredients.
  • Albert Heijn says this Classic variety may contain milk, soya, sesame and mustard.

Ryvita

A brand to distinguish from specific gluten-free crispbread varieties offered by other suppliers.

  • Ryvita states in its own FAQ that all its products contain gluten. Don’t choose these products as a gluten-free option if you have coeliac disease.

Albert Heijn / AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists both gluten-free crispbread and a separate organic gluten-free cracker with sesame and chia seeds.

  • AH Gluten-Free High-Fibre Crispbread is made in a completely gluten-free production environment and contains 6.5 g of fibre and 2.4 g of salt per 100 g.
  • AH Gluten-Free Organic Sesame & Chia Seed Crackers are labelled organic and carry the EU organic logo. They’re crackers, not crispbread.
  • The organic crackers contain oats and sesame and have 1.6 g of salt per 100 g. Check the packaging if these ingredients matter to your choice.

Jumbo / Lekker Vrij van Gluten

Jumbo sells gluten-free bread under this name. Bread is not the same type of product as crispbread.

  • The product information for Lekker Vrij van Gluten Brown includes the Crossed Grain symbol.
  • Don’t use the information for this bread as proof of the properties of a crispbread variety.

Lidl

When choosing crispbread at Lidl, check the exact variety rather than relying on the product category.

  • A description such as wholemeal crispbread doesn’t prove that a product is gluten-free. Check the current packaging for gluten-free information.

ALDI

ALDI describes its sesame crispbread as a wheat-based product.

  • This wheat variety isn’t a gluten-free option for someone with coeliac disease. Check the packaging of any other varieties individually.

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Frequently asked questions

Is ordinary rye crispbread gluten-free?

No. Like wheat and barley, rye is a grain that contains gluten. If you have coeliac disease, look for a specific product variety labelled gluten-free or carrying the Crossed Grain symbol.

Is organic crispbread suitable for someone with coeliac disease?

Not on the basis of the organic label alone. Also check that the same variety is explicitly labelled gluten-free. And if you’re comparing organic crackers with crispbread, make sure you’re comparing the same type of product.

What should I look for in oat crispbread?

If you have coeliac disease, check that the finished oat-containing product is labelled gluten-free or carries the Crossed Grain symbol. According to the Voedingscentrum, oats can come into contact with gluten-containing grains during processing.

Should I check allergen information on gluten-free crispbread too?

Yes. Read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ information for the exact variety if other allergens matter to you. For example, Albert Heijn says Wasa Gluten-Free and Lactose-Free Classic may contain milk, soya, sesame and mustard.

Does all crispbread contain iodised salt?

Don’t assume it does. Read the ingredients list on the exact packaging to see whether iodised salt or baker’s salt is listed. An ingredient in another variety won’t tell you either way.