Hosts serving toppings
You’re looking for a thin or airy cracker that guests can pair with sweet or savoury toppings. Its texture matters just as much as the seeds it contains.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shoppers looking for wholegrains and fibre
You compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g, rather than assuming that crispbread is wholegrain just because it contains seeds.
Organisers who need to consider allergens
You’re serving several people and want to know which cereals and allergens are listed on the packaging, including sesame, before putting the crackers out.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, choose the bite that best suits your toppings and coffee break. Then use the ingredients list and nutritional information to compare products with a similar purpose.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Bite and toppings | Check whether the product is described as thin, airy or robust, and which seeds it contains. | If I’m putting out several types of topping, I want a crisp base that goes well with them. Around 29% of consumers would prioritise how well it takes toppings and its texture. |
| Wholegrains and fibre | Read which cereals are listed in the ingredients and compare the fibre per 100 g. | Wholegrain cereals matter more to me than an airy bite; seeds alone don’t tell me whether a product is wholegrain. Around 29% of consumers would put this need first. |
| Salt and nutritional value | Compare similar crispbreads per 100 g for salt, fibre, fat and sugars. | When I’m also serving savoury toppings, I want to take the cracker’s nutritional information into account. Around 21% of consumers are expected to prioritise this comparison. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Before sharing the product, check the current packaging for sesame and the cereals listed, among other details. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what I’m serving them. Around 21% of consumers would make this their main concern. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘with seeds’ means wholegrain
Sesame seeds don’t tell you which flour forms the base. According to Albert Heijn, wheat flour is first on the ingredients list for AH Knäckebröd sesam, even though the product contains 10% sesame seeds.
If wholegrains and fibre are important to your choice, read the cereal ingredients and compare the fibre per 100 g.
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Comparing only the front of the pack or a serving
Serving sizes may vary between products. That’s why the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then check the ingredients list to see which cereals and seeds are used.
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Forgetting about allergens when serving others
A sesame cracker may also contain sesame and cereals containing gluten; information about possible traces varies by product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which allergens must be listed on labels.
Keep the packaging to hand when serving and check that the allergen information for each product meets your guests’ needs.
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Assuming ‘sea salt’ tells you about salt or iodine
The type of salt in the name doesn’t tell you how much salt the crispbread contains. Nor can you tell from the product name whether iodine has been added.
Use the value per 100 g to compare salt levels. If iodine is relevant to your choice, check the product-specific information on the packaging or ask the manufacturer.
Brands to consider
Wasa
Offers several sesame varieties, including an airy crispbread and an extra-thin cracker. Check the nutritional information and allergens for each variety.
- Jumbo describes Wasa Sesam 250 g as airy and crisp.
- According to Joybuy, the ingredients for the individual Wasa Thin Crisp Sesam 190 g include sesame and cereals containing gluten, and may include milk. This information doesn’t automatically apply to Wasa Sesam 250 g.
Ryvita
According to Ryvita, its Pumpkin Seed & Oat Crispbread combines a rye base with pumpkin seeds and oats.
- For this variety, Ryvita lists 12% pumpkin seeds and 10% wholegrain rolled oats.
- If you’re interested in this specific variety, check both its availability and the current ingredients and allergen information.
Albert Heijn
According to Albert Heijn, AH Knäckebröd sesam is an airy, crisp sesame cracker for anyone looking for a light base.
- Albert Heijn lists 10% sesame seeds, 4,6 g of fibre and 0,68 g of salt per 100 g.
- Wheat flour is first on the ingredients list. Don’t choose this product solely because it contains sesame if wholegrains are your main priority.
Jumbo
Jumbo has its own sesame crispbread for anyone looking to compare supermarket options.
- Jumbo lists Knäckebröd Sesam as a separate sesame variety.
- If these factors are important to your choice, check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
Bolletje
Bolletje Luchtig Knäckebröd Sesam 240 g is a sesame variety for anyone specifically looking for an airy base to serve.
- For this variety, Jumbo lists a 240 g pack and the Netherlands as the country of origin.
- For a nutritional comparison, and when serving guests with allergies, check the packaging for this exact variety.
Goud Gebakken (ALDI)
ALDI offers both a sesame variety and Robuust knäckebröd; the two may not serve the same purpose when you’re hosting.
- ALDI describes Goud Gebakken Robuust knäckebröd as wholegrain and seeded.
- If you want a thin cracker or need to consider allergens, assess each variety separately.
Seeded crispbread on Joybuy
These products include sesame varieties to enjoy with coffee, as well as a wholegrain crispbread that lists sesame among its ingredients. Choose the base that best suits your needs, and always check the packaging for the selected variety for nutritional values and allergens.
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Wasa Thin Crisp Sesame 190 g
An extra-thin sesame cracker for anyone looking for a light base for toppings.
For this variety, Joybuy lists 11,5% sesame seeds and 9,5% fibre.
If you have allergies, check the current packaging for sesame, cereals containing gluten and any mention of possible milk.
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Wasa Breakfast Biscuits Sesame 250 g
A sesame variety to consider if you want to serve crispbread as a base for toppings.
The pack contains 250 g; compare the nutritional information per 100 g for this variety with that of other crackers.
Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens before serving the product to guests.
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Bolletje Whole Grain Crispbread 265 g
A wholegrain crispbread to compare if the cereal in the cracker matters more to you than a specifically thin or airy texture.
The pack contains 265 g. Check the current packaging to see which seeds are used and what the nutritional values are per 100 g.
Read the allergen information before serving it to guests, too.
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g'woon Crispbread Sesame, 5 stuks
A sesame variety to consider if you’re looking for crackers to serve with toppings at coffee time.
The pack contains 5 pieces. Read the ingredients list if the cereal base or the amount of seeds is important to your choice.
For a comparison, check the nutritional values per 100 g. If you have allergies, read the current packaging.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare crispbread when serving sizes differ?
Compare similar crispbreads per 100 g; this makes differences in serving size less significant. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using this basis for comparison. Then check the fibre, salt, fat and sugars, and see which cereals and seeds are listed in the ingredients.
Can I serve sesame crispbread to someone with an allergy?
Only if the current ingredients and allergen information for that specific variety are suitable for them. Sesame is an allergen; crispbread varieties may also contain cereals with gluten or carry warnings about possible traces. Keep the packaging so guests can check the information.
Should I check the salt content of crispbread served with coffee?
Yes, especially if you’re serving it with savoury toppings. Compare the salt content of similar crackers per 100 g and factor in your chosen toppings; the type of salt listed doesn’t replace the salt value.
Does seeded crispbread automatically contain iodine?
No. You can’t tell from ‘with seeds’ or from the product name. Check the information on the packaging for the specific product, or ask the manufacturer if iodine is relevant to your choice.
How can I keep crispbread crisp after opening?
Seal it well after opening and follow the storage advice on the packaging. Albert Heijn recommends storing its sesame crispbread in a sealed tin; storage instructions may vary from product to product.