If you need to eat strictly gluten-free, choose a specific product with a current gluten-free claim, such as Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij Classic or AH Glutenvrij Vezelrijk knäckebröd. When you pop out for a quick shop, check the packaging of the exact product: regular rye crispbread is not a gluten-free alternative, and a gluten-free claim says nothing about other allergens or whether iodised salt has been used.
If you have coeliac disease or need to eat strictly gluten-free for another reason, the claim on the specific crispbread is what matters. The grain, product type or brand name alone isn’t enough to make that choice.
If you’re making a quick top-up shop, it helps to know which specific gluten-free product to look for. Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Vezelrijk knäckebröd, while Jumbo lists Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij Classic. Check the packaging of the product you choose in store.
If you also need to check for other allergens or monitor your salt intake, a gluten-free claim alone isn’t enough. For Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij Classic, Jumbo says the product may contain milk, soya, sesame seeds and mustard, and lists 1,1 g of salt per 100 g.
Start by checking the gluten-free claim on the specific pack. Then see whether the product is available at your chosen shop, and check any other label information that matters to you.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free claim | Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the packaging of the exact product. Don’t rely on the brand name or a high-fibre label. | If I need to eat strictly gluten-free, I want to be sure the claim applies to the product I’m holding. Around 50% of consumers would consider this the most important thing to check when buying. |
| Availability in store | Check the exact product name on the shelf or in the shop’s listing; the range may vary from one shop to another. | If I’m making a quick top-up shop, I don’t want to look for a product my shop doesn’t stock. Around 30% of consumers would put availability first. |
| Other label information | Read warnings about other allergens and check the salt per 100 g. If you have questions about iodine, check which type of salt has been used. | If I also need to check for other allergens, salt or iodine, I need to know more than just whether the product is gluten-free. This additional check would be the main priority for around 20% of consumers. |
A high-fibre label tells you nothing about gluten. Ryvita says that all its products contain gluten; its regular Original Crispbread contains rye.
If you eat strictly gluten-free, only choose a specific product with a current gluten-free claim.
A general page about gluten-free products won’t tell you whether the crispbread you want is available at your local shop.
Check the exact product on the shelf or in the delivery selection, and read the packaging before you buy it.
Jumbo says that Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij Classic may contain milk, soya, sesame seeds and mustard. Jumbo also lists 1,1 g of salt per 100 g for this product.
Read the current allergen warning and nutritional information if these details matter to your choice.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use iodised baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether it’s been used just from the name ‘crispbread’.
Check the ingredients on the packaging if the type of salt used is relevant to you.
Wasa describes its Gluten- & Lactosevrij Classic as gluten-free and lactose-free. Jumbo lists the same product as a gluten- and lactose-free bakery product.
Albert Heijn lists 230 g packs of AH Glutenvrij Vezelrijk knäckebröd in its gluten-free range.
Jumbo lists Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij Classic on a product page with ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values.
Ryvita says that all its products contain gluten; its regular Original Crispbread contains rye.
Lidl has a page about its gluten-free range. Don’t take this as confirmation that a specific gluten-free crispbread is available at your local shop.
ALDI lists Goud Gebakken Robuust knäckebröd as wholegrain crispbread with seeds.
Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, a food can be labelled ‘gluten-free’ if it contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg as sold. When buying, check the claim on the packaging of the specific product.
No, not if you need to eat strictly gluten-free. Ryvita says that all its products contain gluten; its regular Original Crispbread contains rye.
Yes. A gluten-free claim says nothing about other allergens. Jumbo says that Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij Classic may contain milk, soya, sesame seeds and mustard, so check the warning on the current packaging.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers aren’t required to use iodised baker’s salt. Check the ingredients of your chosen crispbread if the type of salt used matters to you.
