Who is this choice relevant to?

If you check organic labels

You want to buy organic crispbread without relying solely on the product name or packaging design. The EU organic logo, control code and origin statement help you check the product you’ve chosen.

If you’re choosing toppings for lunch or drinks

You’re looking for a crisp base for your toppings and can’t decide between a simple rye flavour and crispbread with sesame that adds more flavour of its own.

If you compare nutrition information and allergens

You want to compare fibre and salt per 100 g and check which grains, sesame and any warnings are listed on the label.

What should you look for?

First check that the crispbread meets your requirements for buying organic. Then choose a flavour that goes with your toppings and compare the nutrition information and allergens for the exact variety.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Organic origin Check the EU organic logo, control code and statement of the origin of the agricultural ingredients on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the organic logo is reserved for certified products. If I’m specifically looking for organic crispbread, I want more reassurance than a green packet can offer; around 40% of consumers say this check is their main priority when buying.
Flavour with your toppings Compare a simple wholegrain rye variety with a sesame variety and see whether the flavour works with the toppings you have in mind. For lunch or drinks, I want to decide whether the toppings should take centre stage or whether the crispbread itself can add more flavour. Around 30% of consumers put this flavour choice first.
Nutrition information and allergens Compare fibre and salt per 100 g; also read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statement for the variety you’ve chosen. When I’m choosing something for myself or guests, I want to know which grains and allergens it contains and how the nutritional values compare. For around 30% of consumers, this is their first consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming wholegrain means organic

    A short ingredients list or a wholegrain claim doesn’t prove that crispbread is certified organic. This distinction matters if buying organic is a requirement for you.

    Check the organic details on the packaging, then use the ingredients list to compare the different varieties.

  • Choosing sesame without checking the label for everyone who’ll be eating it

    Sesame is an allergen. The sesame crispbread varieties reviewed also contain gluten-containing grains, so flavour isn’t the only thing to consider.

    Check the latest allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement before choosing a variety for yourself or your guests.

  • Comparing fibre alone

    The organic varieties reviewed also differ in their salt content. One nutritional value alone therefore doesn’t give you the full picture of the product you’ve chosen or the meal with its toppings.

    Compare both fibre and salt per 100 g, and take your portion size and toppings into account.

  • Taking bread’s contribution to iodine for granted

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread made with iodised baker’s salt contributes to iodine intake in the Netherlands. That doesn’t mean organic crispbread is made with the same salt.

    If you often replace ordinary bread with crispbread, check the crispbread ingredients rather than assuming you’ll get the same amount of iodine.

Brands and product ranges compared

AH Biologisch

The sesame crispbread from this own-brand range that we reviewed is an option if you’re looking for organic crispbread that adds flavour of its own to lunch or drinks.

  • Albert Heijn lists an EU organic logo, the code NL-BIO-01 and 10% sesame for this variety.
  • This variety contains rye, wheat, gluten and sesame. Albert Heijn recommends checking the current packaging, as product information may change.

Your Organic Nature

The wholegrain rye and sesame varieties we reviewed let you choose between a simple base and crispbread with a nuttier flavour.

  • According to Ekoplaza, the plain variety contains 94% organic wholegrain rye flour; the sesame variety contains 86% wholegrain rye flour and 8% sesame.
  • Both varieties reviewed contain gluten; the sesame variety also contains sesame. Check the packaging of the variety you choose.

Wasa

Wasa Wholegrain is a standard wholegrain rye product to compare ingredients with if organic isn’t a requirement.

  • Wasa lists wholegrain rye flour, yeast and salt as ingredients for Wasa Wholegrain.
  • A wholegrain claim or short ingredients list doesn’t, by itself, show that a product is organically certified. Check the label if you want an organic product.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I check whether packaged crispbread is organic?

Look for the EU organic logo on the packaging, and check the control body’s code and the stated origin of the agricultural ingredients. According to the European Commission, the organic logo may only be used for products certified as organic by a recognised control authority or control body.

Is organic crispbread also gluten-free?

No. Organic status doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about gluten. The rye varieties reviewed contain gluten-containing grains. If you’re looking for a gluten-free option, check the latest ingredients and allergen information and look for an explicit gluten-free claim on the product.

What should I look out for if I often replace bread with crispbread?

Don’t automatically assume you’ll get the same amount of iodine. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that bread made with iodised baker’s salt contributes to iodine intake in the Netherlands, while organic bread usually contains non-iodised salt. So check the ingredients of the crispbread you choose.

How should I store crispbread after opening?

Keep it somewhere dry and seal the packet tightly after opening. Follow any additional storage instructions on the crispbread packaging.