Choose a variety with clearly named seeds if you want them to be part of your drinks spread. Then compare the ingredients and nutritional information on the specific pack: a seed name or claim doesn’t tell you everything about fibre, salt and allergens. Don’t automatically assume it contains iodised baker’s salt either.
You’re looking for a cracker with visible or clearly named seeds to serve alongside dips, cheese or spreads. The product name can help you find a seeded variety; check the packaging to make sure its ingredients suit what you want to serve.
You don’t want to rely on the front of the pack alone. You also want to compare the fibre, salt and other nutritional values of the variety you choose.
Before buying, check which allergens are listed on the current pack, especially if sesame or gluten-containing cereals are relevant to one of your guests.
First decide what role the seeds will play on your drinks spread. Then compare the labels of the varieties you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds and the drinks spread | Check which seeds are named in the product name and ingredients list, and whether the type of product will work with your toppings. | If you want the cracker itself to have a noticeable seeded texture alongside dips or spreads, this is the main consideration. It would be the top priority for around 40% of shoppers with this purchase need. |
| Nutritional value | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and, where provided, per serving. For example, look at fibre, salt and carbohydrates. | If you want to take a personal dietary goal into account when planning your drinks spread, the full nutrition table is more useful than a single claim. This would be the main reason for around 40% of shoppers to compare varieties. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Read the current allergen information and check the salt content. If you have questions about iodine, check whether iodised baker’s salt is listed as an ingredient. | If I’m serving someone with an allergy, I need to know what’s in the pack before it goes on the table. For around 20% of shoppers, checking allergens or ingredients would be the top priority. |
Words such as seeded or low-carb don’t give you the full picture of what’s in the product. In September 2026, the Dutch Consumers’ Association highlighted misleading fibre claims on supermarket products.
Compare the ingredients list and nutrition table for the exact variety, then decide which seeds you want on your drinks spread.
A seeded variety may not be suitable for someone with a relevant allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists sesame and gluten-containing cereals among the allergens covered by labelling rules.
Check the current label, including any warnings about cross-contamination, and keep the packaging handy when you serve the food.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt contains more iodine than table salt. That doesn’t mean a particular crispbread is made with iodised baker’s salt.
Check the ingredients of the product you choose or ask the manufacturer which salt it uses.
Jumbo’s range includes crispbread with sunflower seeds and with pumpkin seeds.
Albert Heijn lists Leksands Zaden & zeezout as crispbread with a named seed variety.
Albert Heijn lists TastyBasics crispbread with poppy seeds and sesame.
These products offer seeded options for a drinks spread, from thin crackers to breakfast biscuits, rusks and bagel crackers. Not every product is described as crispbread, so check the product type if that’s specifically what you’re looking for.
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An option if you’re looking for a thin sesame cracker for your drinks spread.
If you have allergies, check the current label for sesame, wheat, barley and any warnings.
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A cracker for anyone who wants poppy seeds as a named seeded variety on their drinks spread.
Compare the label if other ingredients or allergens are also important to your choice.
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A sesame option to consider if breakfast biscuits would suit your drinks spread too; this product isn’t clearly described as crispbread.
If you have allergies, check the current ingredients and allergen information.
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A rusk option for anyone specifically looking for sunflower seeds rather than crispbread.
If you’re serving these to guests, read the current label, including the information on gluten-containing cereals, egg and sesame.
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A sesame bagel cracker for anyone looking to serve a cracker as an alternative to crispbread.
If you have allergies, also check the current packaging for any warnings about other ingredients.
No. The presence of seeds doesn’t tell you how much fibre a product contains. Compare the fibre per 100 g on the label of the exact variety, and check the other nutritional information too.
At the very least, check whether the product you choose contains sesame or gluten-containing cereals if these are relevant to your guests. Read the full allergen information and any warnings on the current label; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the rules for allergen labelling.
No. The product category doesn’t tell you which salt is used in a particular crispbread. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that baker’s salt contains more iodine than table salt. Check the ingredients or ask the manufacturer whether the product you’ve chosen contains iodised baker’s salt.
