Parents and carers of a child with coeliac disease
They want to offer their child a snack during the parade without putting it alongside shared food. The Dutch Coeliac Society points out that crumbs on hands can also be a problem at a parade.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Consumers who also need to consider other allergens
They need to check the ingredients and any possible traces listed on the current packaging for each variant. For the Wasa variants mentioned, it’s particularly important to distinguish between sesame as an ingredient and a possible-traces warning.
Families comparing nutritional information
As well as checking that it’s gluten-free, they want to consider fibre, salt and whether iodised salt is listed. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the ingredients list for the variant you choose.
What should you look for when choosing?
If you have coeliac disease, start by checking the label on the exact product. Then consider which allergens are relevant to the person eating it, and how to keep the crispbread clean and sealed during the parade.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Coeliac disease and cross-contamination | Look for the ‘gluten-free’ label on the current pack and check for warnings that rule out use by someone with coeliac disease. | If I’m bringing something for someone with coeliac disease, I want to prevent the snack from coming into contact with gluten crumbs. Around 50% of consumers put this safety consideration first. |
| Taking it to the parade | Check whether you can take the snack along sealed and only open it when it’s time to eat. | When we’re out and about, I want to be able to offer my own snack rather than take food from a shared bag. For around 30% of consumers, this convenience is the top priority. |
| Nutritional information and other allergens | Compare fibre and salt per 100 g; check the ingredients for iodised salt and any relevant allergens. | If sesame or another allergen is a concern, or I also want to weigh up the nutritional value, I need more than just the gluten-free label. Comparing labels is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘wheat-free’ means gluten-free
The absence of wheat as an ingredient doesn’t tell you whether a crispbread is suitable for someone with coeliac disease. A cross-contamination warning may also be important when making your choice.
Check the gluten-free label and warnings on the current packaging. For this purpose, don’t choose a product explicitly labelled as unsuitable for people with coeliac disease.
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Assuming all gluten-free variants are free from allergens
According to Wasa, Wasa Sesame & Sea Salt contains sesame seeds. Sesame isn’t listed as an ingredient in Wasa Classic, but possible-traces warnings may still be relevant; the information on the manufacturer’s and retailer’s websites differs.
If there’s another allergy to consider, check both the ingredients and the precautionary warning on the physical pack of the variant you choose.
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Assuming it contains iodised salt because it’s a bread substitute
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using iodised baker’s salt in bread isn’t compulsory. So the type of product doesn’t tell you whether a particular crispbread contains iodised salt.
Look for ‘iodised salt’ in the ingredients list if this matters to your comparison. Albert Heijn lists it in AH Glutenvrij Vezelrijk crispbread.
Brands to consider
Wasa
Wasa presents Gluten- & Lactose Vrij Classic and Gluten- & Lactose Vrij Sesame & Sea Salt as gluten-free crispbread options.
- Classic is a neutral option; according to Wasa, Sesame & Sea Salt contains 9.2% sesame seeds.
- Sesame & Sea Salt isn’t suitable for anyone with a sesame allergy. Check the current warnings for possible traces on both variants too.
AH Glutenvrij
Albert Heijn describes its 230 g Glutenvrij Vezelrijk crispbread as being produced in a completely gluten-free environment.
- The ingredients list includes gluten-free oats and iodised salt.
- If you have a sesame allergy, check the possible-sesame warning and read the current label before use.
Le Pain des Fleurs
Le Pain des Fleurs offers gluten-free crispbreads, including buckwheat options. Crispbread is an alternative to consider alongside knäckebröd, not the same product variant.
- The buckwheat options give you a different set of ingredients to compare.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact flavour; a general description of the brand isn’t enough.
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Frequently asked questions
Is wheat-free crispbread suitable for someone with coeliac disease?
Not automatically. For someone with coeliac disease, choose a product whose current packaging says it is gluten-free and check for cross-contamination warnings. Don’t use a product labelled as unsuitable for people with coeliac disease.
Why bring your own sealed snack to the Sinterklaas parade?
Bringing your own sealed snack reduces the risk of contact with shared food and stray crumbs. The Dutch Coeliac Society specifically highlights crumbs on hands during a parade, so only open the crispbread when it’s time to eat.
Which Wasa variant can you consider if you have a sesame allergy?
Wasa Sesame & Sea Salt contains sesame and isn’t suitable for anyone with a sesame allergy. Sesame isn’t listed as an ingredient in Wasa Classic, but there may be a possible-traces warning. Check the current pack before choosing this variant.
Does gluten-free crispbread always contain iodised salt?
No, it varies by product. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Glutenvrij Vezelrijk crispbread; check the ingredients list separately for any other variant. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, iodised baker’s salt isn’t compulsory in bread either.