Choose crispbread explicitly labelled as wholegrain if the grain base is your priority, or look for thin sesame crispbread if you mainly want a crunchy base for breakfast toppings. Seeds don’t automatically make a product wholegrain: compare fibre and salt per 100 g, and check the ingredients and allergens for each variety.
Want to top seeded crispbread with something like cheese, egg or a sweet topping? Check the description for details about its thickness and texture. Also check the ingredients if sesame or wheat matters to you.
A layer of seeds tells you little about the grain base. Look for an explicit wholegrain claim and compare the fibre per 100 g, alongside other nutritional information such as salt.
Sesame, cereals containing gluten and warnings about the possible presence of other allergens vary between products. Always read the current label for the exact product you choose, and compare salt per 100 g.
First, decide which ingredients are suitable for you. Then compare the grain base, the texture you want and the nutritional values per 100 g.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrains and fibre | Look for an explicit wholegrain claim and compare fibre per 100 g. Visible seeds alone don’t prove that the grain base is wholegrain. | If I mainly want a wholegrain base for breakfast, I look beyond the seeds on the crispbread. Around 42% of consumers would make this their priority. |
| Crunch and toppings | Check whether the variety is described as thin and crunchy or more substantial; also look at the type of grain and seeds listed. | For breakfast with toppings, I want to know whether a thin sesame variety or a sturdier rye crispbread better suits my preferences. Around 33% of consumers would prioritise this choice. |
| Allergens and salt | Read the current allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen and compare salt per 100 g. Don’t assume it contains iodine based on the product category; check the salt information. | If I need to watch certain ingredients or my salt intake, I need clear information about the exact variety I’ve chosen. Around 25% of consumers would put this check first. |
A sesame topping doesn’t tell you how much wholemeal flour the product contains. Wasa states that its Sesame variety contains 49% wholegrain wheat, while the Leksands Seeds and Sea Salt variety described by Jumbo is labelled 100% wholegrain.
Check the wholegrain claim and ingredients before comparing the fibre per 100 g.
Sesame and cereals containing gluten may be present in the product, and warnings about the possible presence of other allergens vary by variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed on the label.
Before buying, read the current packaging for the exact variety, including the ingredients list and any warnings.
Comparing values per piece can be misleading if the pieces or portions aren’t the same size. Nutritional information per 100 g gives you a consistent basis for comparing fibre and salt.
First compare the same values per 100 g, then choose according to your preferred thickness and seed mix.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread’s contribution to iodine intake in the Netherlands is linked to iodised baker’s salt. That doesn’t tell you which type of salt is used in a specific crispbread variety.
If this information matters to your choice, check the product details for the exact variety or ask the manufacturer.
Wasa describes both thin wheat crispbread with sesame and a wholegrain rye variety topped with white and black sesame.
The Seeds and Sea Salt variety described by Jumbo combines wholegrain rye flour with linseed, millet seed and toasted rapeseed.
Ryvita describes Multigrain Crispbread as a variety made with wholegrain rye and a mix that includes linseed, sesame and buckwheat.
These products include a thin sesame variety and a wholegrain crispbread variety to consider for breakfast toppings. Before making your final choice, compare the ingredients and nutritional information on the current packaging.
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A thin sesame variety to consider if you’re looking for a crunchy base for breakfast toppings. The pack contains 190 g; check the current ingredients, allergens and nutritional information when choosing.
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A wholegrain crispbread variety to consider if the grain base matters to you. The pack contains 265 g; check the current label for the seeds and allergens listed, and compare the nutritional values per 100 g.
No. Seeds can be a topping or an added ingredient without the grain base being entirely wholegrain. Check the wholegrain claim and ingredients list; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says the wholegrain label depends on the flour used.
Yes, if these allergens matter to you: ingredients vary between varieties. Read the current ingredients list and any warnings on the packaging; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed on the label.
No, you can’t tell from the product category. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that iodised baker’s salt is why bread contributes to iodine intake in the Netherlands. For a specific crispbread variety, check the salt information or ask the manufacturer.
Seal it well and store it in a dry place to help keep it crunchy. Albert Heijn recommends storing its sesame variety in an airtight tin; Jumbo says to keep Leksands Seeds and Sea Salt in a dark, dry place.
