For a work meeting where every guest needs to be able to take a sealed portion, choose only crispbread that is explicitly described as individually wrapped. Bolletje Knäckebröd Sesam Mono meets this requirement according to Bolletje, but contains wheat and sesame and, according to the manufacturer, is not available in supermarkets. So check the latest packaging too, and make sure you know how to buy the product in good time.
For self-service, you want guests to be able to take an unopened portion each, rather than reaching into a shared pack of crispbread that has already been opened. Bolletje explicitly states that Knäckebröd Sesam Mono is individually wrapped.
If attendees have allergies, you need to be able to check the ingredients and allergen warnings for the variety you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked foods is shown on the label.
If wholegrains, fibre or protein are important, you can compare the ingredients and nutritional information for specific varieties. These details alone say nothing about individual wrapping or whether a product is suitable for guests with allergies.
First check that each portion is individually sealed, then check the allergen information for your attendees, and only then compare nutritional value. A pack containing several portions is not automatically a pack with individually wrapped portions.
| What to check | What to look for when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individually wrapped portions | Look for an explicit statement on the product that it is individually wrapped, and check the pack available before the meeting. | For self-service, I want to be able to give every guest a portion that is still sealed. For around 42% of consumers, individual portions are the top priority. |
| Allergen information | Check the latest label for both the ingredients and any ‘contains’ or ‘may contain’ statements. | If guests have different allergies, I want to know in advance which variety I can offer and which I should avoid. Around 33% of consumers give allergen information the highest priority. |
| Nutritional value | Compare the ingredients and nutritional value per 100 g and, where listed, per portion. | If the make-up of the savoury snack is a deciding factor for my group, I want to be able to compare wholegrains, fibre and protein. For around 25% of consumers, nutritional value matters most. |
Jumbo lists its Volkoren Knäckebröd as a pack of 25 portions; this number does not confirm that each portion has its own wrapper. Bolletje does explicitly say that Knäckebröd Sesam Mono is individually wrapped.
Check the packaging details before buying, and again when your order arrives.
If the portions do not have their own wrappers, handing them out separately and hygienically during the meeting takes more preparation.
Wholegrains, fibre and protein tell you nothing about how the crispbread is packaged. Nor can you use these features to work out which allergens a particular variety contains.
First choose a product that meets your packaging requirements and check its label; only then compare the nutritional information of suitable varieties.
Bolletje lists wheat and sesame in Knäckebröd Sesam Mono, as well as warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. Guests need to be able to see the information that applies to the variety being served.
Keep the pack with its latest label beside the serving area, and arrange a suitable alternative separately in advance if needed.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt contains added iodine, but bakers are not required to use it. So the name ‘crispbread’ does not tell you which salt was used in a particular product.
Check the ingredients on the pack or ask the manufacturer which salt was used if this information is important to your choice.
Worth considering when individual wrapping is a must for your work meeting.
A brand with wholegrain and protein varieties, among others, that you can compare by ingredients and nutritional value.
Original Crispbread is a rye variety for anyone looking to compare the ingredients and nutritional value of a specific crispbread.
A shop where you can compare packs from different crispbread brands and own-label ranges side by side.
A shop with own-label and branded varieties whose product information you can compare.
A shop listing crispbread varieties with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
Yes. Make sure guests can check the allergen information for the crispbread being served. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that this information is shown on the label of prepacked foods, so keep the individual wrapper or the outer packaging it came in available.
No. ‘Wholegrain’ describes the grains used; it does not mean that a product is gluten-free. For example, Jumbo lists wheat and rye in its Volkoren Knäckebröd. Check the latest label for every variety you choose.
No. You cannot assume that baker’s salt is used in every crispbread. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that baker’s salt contains added iodine, but its use is not compulsory. Check the ingredients or ask the manufacturer if the type of salt used matters to your choice.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack; Jumbo advises resealing its Volkoren Knäckebröd carefully after opening. However, resealing a multipack does not automatically meet the requirement for every guest to receive an individually wrapped portion.
