Choose seeded crispbread to suit your toppings: a sturdy variety works well with a generous spread, while a thinner cracker gives the topping more room to shine. Then compare the seeds, ingredients and salt content on the packaging, especially if any guests need to avoid allergens.
If you’re serving a spread or another topping, you’ll want a cracker whose thickness and seed texture complement it. A wholegrain seeded variety such as Leksands Seeds & Sea Salt is one option, provided rye and the other ingredients are suitable for your guests.
If your guests have different dietary requirements, always check the current packaging. Sesame and cereals containing gluten vary from product to product, so also look for any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
Visible seeds don’t tell you whether the grain base is wholegrain. Look for the ‘wholegrain’ wording and compare the fibre content in the nutritional information per 100 g.
Decide what you’d like to serve on the crispbread, then check the ingredients and nutritional information for a variety that will work with it.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sturdiness and flavour | Compare the thickness and types of seed with the topping you plan to serve. For a savoury topping, also check the ingredients and salt content per 100 g. | For a generous spread, I want a cracker that’s sturdy enough to hold it without the seed flavour overpowering the topping. For around 33% of consumers, this combination of texture and flavour comes first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings, paying particular attention to sesame and cereals containing gluten. | When serving guests with different dietary requirements, I want to be able to check the ingredients on each pack. Checking ingredients and allergens is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Wholegrains and fibre | Look for the ‘wholegrain’ wording and compare fibre and salt in the nutritional information per 100 g. | I want to be able to identify a wholegrain base and compare the nutritional values on different packs. Around 25% of consumers put this first. |
A cracker can have visible seeds without being made entirely from wholegrain. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a product can only be called ‘wholegrain’ if all the flour used is wholemeal.
Check the wholegrain wording separately from the types of seed, and use the nutritional information to compare fibre content.
A name containing ‘seeds’ doesn’t tell you which allergens the whole product contains. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed in the ingredients on the label.
Before serving, check the current packaging for each variety, even if you’re putting several types on the same platter.
Crispbread doesn’t automatically contain baker’s salt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that bread can also be made without it.
If the type of salt matters to your choice, check the packaging to see which one has been used.
A moist or generous topping can take away the crunch before you serve it.
Serve the topping separately or add it to the crackers just before eating. If you want to use plenty of topping, choose a sturdier variety.
Albert Heijn stocks several Wasa varieties, including Sesame and Wholegrain.
Albert Heijn lists Leksands Seeds & Sea Salt as wholegrain crispbread made with rye flour, linseed, millet and rapeseed.
The range includes crispbread with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and sesame, as well as products from other brands.
ALDI describes Goud Gebakken Robust Crispbread as wholegrain crispbread with seeds.
Ryvita lists toasted seeds and grains in its Multigrain Crispbread, including buckwheat, linseed and sesame.
These products offer different seed options for a crunchy base to serve with your toppings on an Asian night. The selection includes both rusk-style products and sesame crackers, so compare the exact product type and ingredients before choosing.
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An option to consider if you’re looking for a base made with several types of seed. The pack contains 184 g; check the ingredients and allergens if you’re buying for guests.
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Worth considering if you’d like to serve a product with sunflower seeds. The pack contains eight pieces; check the label for any other ingredients and allergens.
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A sesame cracker for anyone who wants the seed flavour to complement their topping. The pack contains five pieces; if allergens are a concern, check the full ingredients list.
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A sesame variety to consider alongside your chosen topping. The Joybuy product description lists wheat and sesame; the pack contains 250 g. Check the current ingredients if you’re buying for guests with allergies.
No. A seeded variety may contain rye or wheat, for example. Check the ingredients and, if you need a gluten-free product, look for the relevant wording on the current packaging.
Add the topping just before eating or serve moist toppings separately. Follow the storage instructions on the pack; Leksands Seeds & Sea Salt, for example, should be stored in a cool, dry place away from light.
Yes. Check each product to see whether sesame is listed in the ingredients or in a warning about possible presence. Don’t rely only on the type of seed named on the front of the pack, especially if you’re serving several varieties.
No, you can’t tell from the name crispbread. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread isn’t always made with baker’s salt, so check the label to see which type of salt is listed for the product you’ve chosen.
