For a savoury breakfast, choose crispbread based on your ingredient preferences, any allergens you need to avoid and the topping you want to add. If you prefer wholegrain, compare the type of grain and the nutritional information. If you need to avoid gluten, look for a product that is explicitly labelled gluten-free. The term ‘medium sliced’ on its own doesn’t tell you how thick or sturdy the crispbread is, so check the shape of each product.
You want to make a conscious choice of a wholegrain cereal product for your savoury breakfast. Check the wholegrain label, the type of grain and the fibre content in the nutritional information, rather than judging by the appearance of the cracker alone.
You’re looking for a shape and texture that work with toppings such as cheese, egg or a spread. A thinner option lets the topping take centre stage, while a more robust one may bring the flavour of the crispbread itself to the fore.
Start by looking for an explicit gluten-free label and checking the allergen information on the packaging. Rye crispbread isn’t an alternative, as rye contains gluten.
First check whether gluten or other allergens limit your choice. Then compare the grain base and the shape you prefer with savoury toppings. When comparing nutritional values, always use the same quantity, such as per 100 g.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrain and fibre | Read the wholegrain label and check the type of grain; compare the fibre content per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains when crackers can be labelled ‘wholegrain’. | If I have crispbread for breakfast every day, I want to know which grain it contains and how much fibre the packaging lists. Around 36% of consumers put this nutritional information first. |
| Shape, texture and flavour | Compare descriptions such as thin, robust, sourdough or seeded. Check the shape on the packaging if how well it holds toppings matters to you. | With cheese, egg or a spread, I want to decide how much flavour and bite the cracker itself adds. This is the first consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Gluten and allergens | If needed, check for a gluten-free label, as well as the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the current packaging. | If I need to avoid gluten or another allergen, that determines which product I can choose. This is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Packaging and availability | Check the net weight and whether the variety you want is available through your preferred sales channel. | If I want to keep buying the same breakfast option, I check the pack size and where I can find it. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this. |
These words describe different properties. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a cracker can be called ‘wholegrain’ if all the flour used is wholemeal; the type of grain and fibre content are separate details.
Read the ingredients and compare the fibre content per 100 g if it matters to your choice.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt when baking is not compulsory. So you can’t tell whether a product contains iodine from the type of product alone.
Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt.
Rye contains gluten, while other varieties may contain allergens such as sesame or milk. Allergen information varies from product to product.
Read the current ingredients and warnings on the packaging, even if you’ve bought another variety from the same brand before.
A product listing doesn’t mean you can buy that variety both online and in a shop. For example, Lidl lists its 250 g wholegrain crispbread as an in-store product.
Check the sales channel and current availability before relying on a specific variety.
Wasa offers various types of crispbread, including wholegrain rye, thin and sourdough varieties.
Ryvita Original is a rye crispbread that can serve as a reference point if you’re looking for a simple rye variety.
Albert Heijn offers a gluten-free crispbread made with grains other than rye.
Here, Jumbo is a retailer where you can compare different Wasa varieties, not the manufacturer of those products.
Lidl lists a 250 g wholegrain crispbread as an in-store product.
ALDI describes Goud Gebakken Robuust crispbread as a wholegrain variety with seeds.
These products are crispbread varieties labelled as rye or wholegrain, which you can compare as a base for a savoury breakfast. Don’t choose based on ‘medium sliced’ alone: check the shape, ingredients and allergens on each pack to make sure they suit your toppings and requirements.
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A rye option to compare if you’re looking for crispbread labelled sourdough to go with savoury toppings. The pack contains 235 g; check the ingredients, allergens and shape of this variety.
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An option to consider if you want wholegrain rye as a base for savoury toppings. Joybuy’s product information describes this variety as made from 100% wholegrain rye; the pack contains 260 g. Rye contains gluten.
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The wholegrain label is worth noting if you want to compare different grain varieties for breakfast. The pack contains 265 g; check the details for this variety to find out which grains it contains, its fibre content and its allergens.
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The wholemeal label and 375 g pack make this a variety to compare with other breakfast crackers. Check the current ingredients and nutritional information before comparing grains or nutritional values.
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Consider this Rustic variety if you want the cracker’s flavour and shape to play a prominent part alongside your savoury toppings. The pack contains 215 g; check the grains, allergens and actual shape on the packaging.
No, on its own that description doesn’t give you any useful information about thickness or how well it holds toppings. Check the shape and product description of the specific variety, and choose according to the topping you want to use.
No, rye contains gluten. If you need to avoid gluten, choose a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and also check the ingredients and any warnings on the current packaging.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. Check the ingredients list if the presence of baker’s salt or iodised salt matters to your choice.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you choose. For Wasa Wholegrain, Joybuy’s product information says to store it in a cool, dry place, away from moisture, and to seal the pack tightly after opening.
