Choose crispbread whose current packaging clearly states that it is gluten-free, and serve it separately from bread containing gluten at a mixed wedding buffet. According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, crumbs and shared serving utensils can make a gluten-free option unsuitable for a guest with coeliac disease. Also check the allergens in your chosen variety and any toppings.
You’re looking for crispbread labelled gluten-free and want to prevent it coming into contact with crumbs or shared utensils during buffet service. The Dutch Coeliac Association stresses the importance of preventing cross-contamination.
You’ll need to agree in advance which product will be served, which packaging will be checked and how it will be served separately at the buffet.
You’ll also want to compare gluten-free varieties by their other ingredients. For example, Jumbo lists sesame in Wasa Sesame & Sea Salt, and notes that it may contain milk, mustard and soya.
First, make sure the crispbread and the way it’s served are suitable for the guest with coeliac disease. Then consider other allergens and the practicalities of planning the buffet.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free product and separate serving | Check the gluten-free label on the packaging and arrange a separate plate and serving tongs. | If I’m inviting a guest with coeliac disease, I don’t want bread crumbs from the buffet ending up on the crispbread. For around 50% of consumers making this choice, safe serving comes first. |
| Other allergens | Read the ingredients and warnings for the exact variety, and check toppings separately. | If guests need to avoid ingredients other than gluten, I want to know whether the variety and toppings suit their needs. For around 30% of consumers, getting this right is the top priority. |
| Variety and buffet planning | Choose the variety you want, work out how many packs you’ll need and check availability before the wedding. | Once the arrangements for serving gluten-free food are in place, I want to choose a variety I can buy in time and serve separately. For around 20% of consumers, practical planning is the top priority. |
The product category doesn’t tell you whether a variety is gluten-free. Ryvita states that all its products contain gluten; its original crispbread contains rye.
For a guest with coeliac disease, check the gluten-free label and ingredients on the current packaging rather than relying on the product category.
According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, crumbs transferred via shared utensils can be a problem, even if the crispbread was gluten-free when packaged.
Keep the crispbread separate from regular bread and ask the caterer to provide a dedicated plate and serving tongs.
Jumbo states that Wasa Sesame & Sea Salt contains sesame and may contain milk, mustard and soya. Gluten-free doesn’t mean the variety is suitable for everyone with other allergies.
Check the allergens on the pack you buy, and include the ingredients in toppings and spreads in your buffet arrangements.
Your preferred gluten-free variety may not be available when you’re shopping for the buffet. Lidl notes on its page about additional gluten-free products that they aren’t always in stock.
Check in good time where you can buy your chosen variety, and plan an alternative whose packaging you can also check.
Jumbo and Albert Heijn list gluten-free Wasa varieties, including Classic and Sesame & Sea Salt.
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij High-Fibre Crispbread as one of its own-brand varieties.
Here, Ryvita is a brand to distinguish from the gluten-free buffet option, not an alternative to it.
No. You still need to prevent gluten from being transferred after opening the pack. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, even a stray bread crumb can cause symptoms for someone with coeliac disease. At a mixed buffet, use a separate setup and dedicated serving utensils.
Put it on a separate plate, away from bread containing gluten, and use dedicated serving utensils. Discuss with the caterer how to keep it separate throughout the buffet service; the Dutch Coeliac Association highlights the importance of measures to prevent cross-contamination.
No, not as a gluten-free option for a guest with coeliac disease. Ryvita states in its own FAQs that all its products contain gluten.
