If wholegrains and fibre matter to you
You’re looking for crispbread to have with your coffee and want to see whether it has a wholegrain base and how much fibre it contains per 100 g.
Who is this relevant for?
If you like sesame and a light crunch
You’re choosing mainly for the sesame flavour and texture. With a sesame variety, it’s also important to check the ingredients and allergen information.
If you compare labels
You want to compare salt, fibre, portion size and allergens before choosing a pack for your stay.
What should you look for when buying?
First, think about how you’ll keep an opened pack dry in your hotel room. Then compare the grain base, nutritional information and allergens in the varieties that appeal to you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Storage and pack size | Check whether you can seal the pack properly after opening and whether the size suits your stay. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing crispbread in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed pack. | If I only have a few pieces with my coffee, I want to stop the rest of the pack getting damp. Around 31% of consumers prioritise ease of storage. |
| Wholegrains, fibre and seeds | Check which grain and seeds are listed in the ingredients, and compare fibre per 100 g. The word ‘sesame’ alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is wholegrain. | If you’re specifically looking for wholegrain crispbread for a simple coffee break, you’ll want to see that on the label. For around 31% of consumers, wholegrains and fibre are the main priority. |
| Salt | Compare salt per 100 g, then consider how much you eat in a portion, including any toppings. | If I have savoury toppings with my crispbread, I want to take the salt content of the bread into account. Salt is the main comparison factor for around 23% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, including any warnings about possible traces. | If I have a relevant allergy, I need to know whether my particular pack contains ingredients such as sesame, wheat or rye. Around 15% of consumers put this check first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘seeded’ means wholegrain
A sprinkling of seeds doesn’t tell you what grain the crispbread is made from. The fibre values listed also vary between the varieties reviewed.
Check the grain and any wholegrain claim on the pack, and compare fibre per 100 g.
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Relying on the flavour name to check for allergens
Sesame crispbread may also contain wheat, while another seeded variety may contain rye. Warnings about possible traces vary by product.
Before buying, check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the variety you choose.
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Leaving an opened pack unsealed
Moisture can spoil crispbread’s crunchy texture.
Seal the pack properly after use or use a resealable bag. Store it in a cool, dry, dark place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
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Assuming the type of crispbread tells you whether it contains iodine
The presence of seeds or the country where a product is sold doesn’t tell you what type of salt has been used.
If the type of salt matters to you, check the ingredients list on the pack rather than making assumptions.
Brands to consider
These examples show why the exact variety and the information on the packaging matter more than the brand name alone.
Wasa
According to Wasa, Wasa Sesame is thin, crunchy wheat crispbread topped with roasted sesame seeds.
- An option if you’re specifically looking for wheat crispbread with sesame.
- Wasa’s Dutch website lists 9 g of fibre per 100 g, while Albert Heijn lists 11 g per 100 g for Wasa Sesame. Check the nutritional information on the pack you buy.
Leksands
The Seeds & Sea Salt variety is an option if you’re specifically looking for wholegrain rye and several types of seed.
- For this variety, Jumbo lists linseed, millet seed and rapeseed, with 15,5 g of fibre per 100 g.
- The variety contains rye and lists 1,2 g of salt per 100 g; also check the allergen warnings on the pack.
Jumbo
Jumbo Sesame Crispbread is a sesame variety you can compare by pack size and nutritional information.
- Jumbo lists 0,66 g of salt and 4,9 g of fibre per 100 g.
- The product information doesn’t describe this variety as wholegrain. It contains wheat and sesame.
Ryvita
Ryvita has a Sesame Crispbread variety made with rye and sesame.
- For this variety, Ryvita’s UK product page lists 11% sesame, 18,5 g of fibre and 0,68 g of salt per 100 g.
- Don’t assume this UK nutritional information applies to a pack you buy in the Netherlands; check the local label.
Crispbread to enjoy with coffee
These Joybuy products are sesame varieties to consider for coffee in your hotel room. Compare their packaging and current labels if wholegrains, fibre, salt or allergens will affect your choice.
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Wasa Breakfast Biscuits Sesame, 250 g
A sesame variety for anyone looking for crunchy crispbread to have with coffee.
250 g pack. Compare the nutritional information and allergens on the current packaging.
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Wasa Thin Crisp Sesame, 190 g
For anyone who wants to compare a thin sesame variety to have with coffee.
190 g pack. Check the label for the grain base, nutritional information and allergens.
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g'woon sesame crispbread, 5 pieces
A sesame variety to consider if you’d like a pack of five pieces to have with coffee.
Compare the salt per 100 g and the ingredients on the packaging with other varieties.
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Bolletje Light Crispbread Golden Crisp, 240 g
For anyone looking for a light, crunchy option to have with coffee in their hotel room and wanting to check whether the ingredients suit their preference for seeds.
240 g pack. Check the current packaging for the types of seed, nutritional information and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
Does crispbread need to go in the fridge in a hotel room?
No, it doesn’t need to be refrigerated. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing opened crispbread in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed pack. Also follow the storage instructions and use-by date on your pack.
Is seeded crispbread always wholegrain?
No. A sesame topping or another type of seed doesn’t tell you whether the grain base is wholegrain. Check the wholegrain claim and ingredients on the packaging, and look separately at the fibre per 100 g.
Is sesame crispbread gluten-free?
Not necessarily: the Wasa and Jumbo sesame varieties described contain wheat. Check the current ingredients for each specific variety and look for an explicit gluten-free claim, if applicable.
How can I tell whether crispbread contains iodised salt?
Check the salt information in the ingredients list on the specific pack. Don’t assume it contains iodine based on the type of seed, the brand name or the fact that the crispbread is sold in the Netherlands.
How do I compare the salt content of two packs?
First compare the salt content per 100 g so you’re using the same weight basis. Then consider the portion you eat and any savoury toppings. The per-100 g figure alone doesn’t tell you how much salt you’ll have during your coffee break.