If you want to take a small, sealed pack with you, check how many crackers are in each inner pack: Bolletje Ciabatta Snack Crackers Tomato & Herbs come in packs of two, while Bayman Crackertjes come in packs of four. Two inner packs, as with LiGA Cracotte Naturel, keep the second pack sealed but don’t automatically make a snack portion; also compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the current label.
Don’t want to carry a large, opened pack at work, on the go or at school? Bolletje lists its Ciabatta Snack Crackers in packs of two; according to Jumbo, Bayman Crackertjes come in individual packs of four. Neither description means that each cracker is individually wrapped.
If ingredients, fibre, protein, sugars or salt matter to your choice, look beyond the front of the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends reading the information on the back, too.
If you eat crackers at different times, keeping a second inner pack sealed can be useful. Jumbo describes LiGA Cracotte Naturel as a box containing two packs, not as individual snack portions.
Start with the smallest sealed pack you’ll actually take with you. Then check whether the quantity and nutritional information suit what you want to eat.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and packaging | Count the crackers in the smallest sealed pack; distinguish ‘packs of two’ or ‘packs of four’ from ‘two inner packs’. | When I take a snack with me, I don’t want to open a large pack first. For around 40% of consumers, a small, sealed portion is the top priority. |
| Nutritional information | Compare the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g and, if stated, per portion; check allergens on the current label. | I want to know what my chosen amount contains, for example in terms of fibre, sugars and salt. For around 30% of consumers, nutritional information is the top priority. |
| Eating over several occasions | Check how many inner packs there are and how many crackers you want to keep after opening one pack. | For snacks on different days, keeping an inner pack sealed matters more to me than having a small pack to take with me. This is the most important consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Packaging materials | Consider how many individual wrappers or packs you need for the way you’ll use them. | When I snack at home, I want to weigh up whether small individual packs offer enough convenience to justify the extra packaging. This is the deciding factor for around 10% of consumers. |
A pack with two crackers, a pack with four crackers and a box with two inner packs don’t offer the same portioning convenience.
Look for the exact packaging description and count how many crackers are in the smallest sealed pack.
A statement about one nutrient doesn’t tell you about the ingredients or the rest of the nutritional information for your snack portion.
Read the ingredients list and compare the nutritional information per 100 g and, where stated, per portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends checking the back of the pack.
The crackers described here differ in their ingredients and allergens. A pack you bought before won’t necessarily have the same information as the current label.
Check the current ingredients list and allergen information every time you buy, especially if you need to avoid certain ingredients.
Jumbo describes Bayman Crackertjes as packs of four, but also says the product is no longer in its online range.
Use the description to compare the packaging format, then check separately whether you can buy the product.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a confirmed small individual pack: Bolletje lists its Ciabatta Snack Crackers Tomato & Herbs in packs of two.
LiGA Cracotte Naturel is an option if you eat crackers at different times and want to keep a second inner pack sealed.
Bayman Crackertjes show what a box of small individual packs can look like: Jumbo describes ten packs of four crackers.
Sun Snacks 3-pack crackers offer a different packaging format to compare if you’re looking for crackers to enjoy on several occasions.
These crackers may suit you if you’re looking for an individual pack for a late-morning snack. For each product, check whether the amount in one sealed pack suits your snack break.
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For anyone who wants to take one sealed pack with them and keep the rest closed. Check how many crackers are in each pack before choosing it as one snack portion.
Check the current label for ingredients and allergens.
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For anyone who wants to spread their crackers across several snack breaks. Check how many crackers are in one sealed pack: if you want to eat fewer, you’ll need to store the rest after opening.
Check the current label for ingredients and allergens.
No. For Bolletje Ciabatta Snack Crackers, ‘packed in twos’ describes an individual pack containing two crackers. Look for an explicit statement if you want each cracker to be wrapped separately.
Follow the storage advice on your cracker packaging. Jumbo says to ‘store in a cool, dry place’ for Bayman Crackertjes; you can keep an unopened individual pack aside for a later snack break.
Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the current pack, as well as the amount you plan to eat. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority emphasises that information about the contents of prepacked foods must be clearly legible on the label.
No. A claim doesn’t tell you how large your portion is or what the other ingredients and nutritional values are. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends checking the back of the pack.
