For small Christmas nibbles, choose crispbread with a shape and seeds to suit your toppings, but first check whether any guests need to avoid wheat, rye or sesame. If wholegrain matters more to you than a thin base for nibbles, compare the wholegrain claim and fibre per 100 g; visible seeds alone don’t tell you either. Add moist toppings to crispbread shortly before serving.
A thin cracker with visible seeds can make a suitable base for neatly arranged nibbles. Wasa describes Sesame & Sea Salt as a round wheat cracker with sesame; check that both ingredients are suitable for your guests.
Look beyond the colour or the seeds on top. Compare the wholegrain claim, ingredients and fibre per 100 g for the specific variety. Ryvita lists both wholegrain rye and a fibre value for Multigrain.
Check the packaging of each variety you choose before serving. The products described by Wasa and Ryvita contain, among other things, cereals containing gluten and sesame; ingredients in one variety don’t automatically apply to another.
First, work out which ingredients your guests need to avoid. Then choose between a thin base for small nibbles and a variety that lets you focus on comparing wholegrain content and fibre.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation and a crisp base | Check the shape and the seeds listed. If you’re unsure, try one nibble with your planned topping. | When I’m making small nibbles, I want the cracker to stay intact when topped and the seeds to be visible; for around 33% of consumers, this kind of base comes first. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Read the current ingredients, allergen information and any may-contain warnings on each pack. | When guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check what I’m serving them; for around 42% of consumers, this check takes priority. |
| Wholegrain and fibre | Check the wholegrain claim and compare the fibre per 100 g of the varieties you’re considering. | I’m looking for crispbread whose wholegrain and fibre profile I can assess, not just the seeds on top; this is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Sesame or other seeds don’t tell you how much of the flour used is wholegrain. According to the Voedingscentrum, a cracker can only be called wholegrain if the flour is entirely wholegrain.
Read the product name and ingredients, and compare the fibre per 100 g if that matters to your choice.
A cracker that looks right on the table isn’t automatically suitable for every guest. Wasa says Sesame & Sea Salt contains wheat and sesame; Ryvita lists rye and sesame for Multigrain.
Check the current packaging and keep a suitable alternative separate if a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients.
Moist toppings can affect the crisp texture of nibbles before they’re served.
Store the crispbread somewhere dry and finish assembling the nibbles shortly before serving, or prepare the moist ingredients separately.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a small, round sesame cracker for neatly arranged nibbles.
Worth considering if you want to compare a multiseed variety with stated wholegrain and fibre information.
Worth considering if you want to compare crispbread by seed type.
Useful for topping ideas and comparing labels.
Worth considering if you want to compare a supermarket seeded variety with other packs.
These products include sesame crispbread and other crisp seeded options to consider for your Christmas nibbles. Rusks and bagel crackers are different types of product from crispbread, so choose according to the shape you want, your toppings and the ingredients in the exact variety.
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A sesame variety to consider if you want to add toppings to small nibbles. When choosing for guests, bear in mind the wheat and sesame, as well as the allergen information on the current pack.
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Sunflower seed rusks if you’re considering a different crisp base from crispbread. Check that the shape suits your toppings, and read the current pack if any guests have allergen requirements.
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A crispbread to compare if wholegrain is your priority. If you’re also looking for a pronounced seed flavour, check the ingredients in this variety; check the allergen information for your guests too.
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A sesame cracker if you’re looking for something other than crispbread for small topped nibbles. See if the bagel-cracker shape suits your presentation; only compare fibre using like-for-like values on the packaging.
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A sesame crispbread to compare with other bases for nibbles. Check the wheat and sesame information for your guests, and use a clearly stated value per 100 g on the pack when comparing fibre.
No. Seeds or a dark colour don’t prove that a cracker is wholegrain. According to the Voedingscentrum, a cracker can only be called wholegrain if the flour is entirely wholegrain; you can also read the ingredients and compare fibre per 100 g if you wish.
Only choose a product if its current packaging confirms that it’s suitable for what those guests need to avoid. Wasa lists wheat and sesame for Sesame & Sea Salt, while Ryvita lists rye and sesame for Multigrain; don’t rely on the general product category or on a different variety.
Store it somewhere dry and seal an opened pack tightly. Ideally, add moist toppings shortly before serving, or serve them separately.
No. Don’t assume the ingredients of a particular crispbread based on the product category. Check the packaging or ask the manufacturer which salt is used if you need that information to make your choice.
