Who is this choice relevant to?

Caterers who want to hand out sealed portions

A wrapper or packet for each guest means you can hand out portions without sharing crackers from an open pack. Bolletje, Bidfood and Sligro list various foodservice formats for this purpose.

Organisers who need to plan for allergens

At a conference with guests who have different dietary requirements, standard portions and separate options need to be easy to identify. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also points out that, for unpackaged food in catering, allergen information must be provided to guests in another way.

Buyers counting portions for each conference day

When placing an order, it’s not just the number of boxes that matters, but also how many packets or wrappers each box contains and the weight of each portion. The box formats listed by Bidfood and Sligro give you a practical starting point.

What should you look for?

Start with how you’ll serve the crispbread: does every guest need a sealed portion, or can your team portion it out? Then check the allergens and choose a box size that suits the expected number of guests.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Sealed portions Check how many individual wrappers or packets are in each box and the weight of each portion. A box containing several crackers does not necessarily mean they are individually wrapped for guests. If I want to hand out sealed portions quickly on arrival, it needs to be clear what each guest receives; sealed portions are the top priority for approximately 36% of consumers.
Allergens and dietary requirements Read the label on the product you choose, and keep separate dietary options easy to identify and apart from other products when handing them out. When guests have different dietary requirements, I want to be able to distinguish between portions and display the correct allergen information. This planning matters most to approximately 29% of consumers.
Portion planning Compare the contents of each box with the expected number of guests and check the use-by date on delivery. When ordering for a full conference day, I want to know how many portions I can actually hand out; approximately 21% of consumers prioritise this kind of order planning.
Packaging materials Factor in the individual wrappers and consider whether handing out portions from a bulk pack would work at your venue. I want to reduce the number of wrappers that need to be thrown away without making distribution impractical; using less packaging is the top priority for approximately 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a multipack is a sealed portion for each guest

    The outer packaging doesn’t tell you whether each cracker or portion has its own wrapper. Bolletje describes its Knäckebröd Sesam Mono as individually wrapped; Bidfood lists 72 individual 15 g packets.

    For the exact product, ask how many sealed packets are in a box and how many grams each packet contains.

  • Assuming a gluten-free option is also sesame-free

    The standard Bolletje Knäckebröd Sesam Mono product contains wheat and sesame. The Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij Sesame & Sea Salt listed by Jumbo also contains sesame and may contain milk, mustard and soya.

    Check the current packaging for each product you choose and hand out separate options with clear labels.

  • Assuming that every crispbread contains iodine because it uses baker’s salt

    The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority’s general guidance on baker’s salt doesn’t tell you which ingredients are in a specific crispbread product.

    Check the label or product specification for your chosen product if you need to confirm its ingredients.

  • Counting only the number of boxes

    The Wasa formats listed by Sligro differ in the number of individually wrapped portions and their weight: 120 wrappers of 13 g compared with 60 packets of 27 g.

    Plan around the number of guest portions you need, and confirm the exact box configuration and delivery before ordering.

Brands to consider

Bolletje

Bolletje describes Knäckebröd Sesam Mono as individually wrapped; Bidfood lists a foodservice box containing 72 packets of 15 g.

  • The listed portion packs make it easy to count portions and hand out a sealed one to each guest.
  • This sesame variety contains wheat and sesame. The 240 g Bolletje pack on Joybuy is not the same as the confirmed Mono box.

Wasa

Sligro lists Wasa foodservice boxes with wrappers or packets. Jumbo also lists a separate Gluten- & Lactosevrij Sesame & Sea Salt variety.

  • The formats listed by Sligro let you choose between 120 wrappers of 13 g and 60 packets of 27 g.
  • The gluten-free retail product contains sesame, and Jumbo’s listing does not confirm that it is individually wrapped.

Ryvita

Ryvita is worth considering if an organiser specifically requests this brand.

  • Before including the brand in your conference plans, ask a supplier for details of the exact portion packaging, allergen information and delivery options.

Crispbread products on Joybuy

If you’re considering a crispbread sandwich as an individual snack for each guest, this Wasa product is worth a closer look. Check whether the portions are individually sealed before ordering; the description 3 x 31 g doesn’t confirm this.

Wasa Cheese Sandwich, 3 x 31 g

Wasa Cheese Sandwich 3 x 31 g

A crispbread sandwich to consider as an individual snack for each guest, provided the packaging suits your planned way of serving it.

Contents: 3 x 31 g. Check whether each portion is individually sealed, and read the label on the packaging you receive for allergen information.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to provide allergen information if each portion is individually wrapped?

Yes. Keep the allergen information for the packaged portions available and make sure guests receive the correct information with their product. For unpackaged products, including those served in catering, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must be provided to consumers in another way.

Can I serve Bolletje Knäckebröd Sesam Mono to guests who avoid gluten or sesame?

No. According to the product information, this variety contains wheat and sesame. Check the packaging of the batch delivered, and plan a separate option that suits the needs of guests who avoid these ingredients.

Is Wasa Gluten- & Lactosevrij suitable for everyone with allergies?

No. The Sesame & Sea Salt variety listed by Jumbo contains sesame and may contain milk, mustard and soya. Check the current label before offering this as a separate dietary option.

Does the guidance on baker’s salt mean all crispbread contains iodine?

No. You can’t tell the ingredients of an individual product from that general guidance. Check the ingredients and product information for the exact variety before making any claims about it.