Choose thin sesame melba toast if you want to serve small, topped bites. If you also want linseed and are happy with a larger, sturdier base, a seeded cracker may be a better fit. For both types, check the seeds, nutritional information per 100 g and allergen details before serving your guests.
If you want to arrange several slices of toast on a platter and top them individually, thin melba toast is a good option to consider. Albert Heijn describes Van der Meulen Melba toast as a base for toppings. Check that sesame is suitable for your guests before choosing the sesame variety.
If you want more than sesame alone, check the ingredients rather than relying on the picture on the packet. According to Albert Heijn, AH Scrocchi sesame linseed contains 7.7% linseed and 4.7% sesame seeds; Bolletje describes Oerknäck Waldkorn as containing wholegrains and several types of seeds. Both are crackers or crispbread rather than small slices of toast.
If you’re serving guests with a relevant allergy, ask in advance which ingredients they need to avoid. The sesame products discussed here list sesame and cereals containing gluten. Check the current ingredients and allergen information on each packet, and keep it available when serving.
First, decide whether you want small slices of toast for individual bites or a larger cracker for toppings or dips. Then compare the seeds, nutritional information and any allergens your guests need to avoid.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Types of seeds and texture | Check which seeds are listed as ingredients, and compare stated percentages only when the products have the same base. | If I’m mainly looking for a familiar mix of seeds and a firm bite, I give the label more weight than the front of the packet. For around 33% of consumers, this choice of seeds and texture comes first. |
| Size for toppings | Check the product type and how it’s packaged: small melba toast, party toast and a larger cracker are not the same thing. | For individual topped bites, I want to serve small slices of toast; for dips or more generous toppings, a cracker may be a better fit. Around 25% of consumers give the serving format top priority. |
| Wholegrains and nutritional information | Check the grain base in the ingredients list and compare fibre and salt per 100 g, not just whether seeds are included. | If you’re specifically looking for wholegrains or want to compare nutritional values, the type of flour and the table on the packet are more useful than a picture of seeds. This is the most important factor for around 25% of consumers. |
| Allergens and salt | Read the current allergen information, including any warnings about traces, and check the salt content per 100 g. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in every product before serving; salt can also influence my choice. For around 17% of consumers, this is their main concern. |
Sesame toast doesn’t have to contain linseed or be made with wholegrains. Albert Heijn lists Jos Poell Toast sesame as containing 11% sesame; AH Scrocchi sesame linseed is described as a cracker containing both linseed and sesame.
Decide whether you’re looking for sesame, a mix of seeds or a wholegrain base in particular. Then check the ingredients list.
The sesame toast and sesame crackers discussed here contain sesame and cereals containing gluten. Some product information also mentions possible traces of other allergens.
Ask about relevant allergens before buying, check the current packaging and keep the ingredients information available when serving.
According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt in bread is not compulsory. So don’t assume a toast product contains iodine just because of its product category.
Check the ingredients on the packet if baker’s salt matters to your choice; for an unpackaged product, ask for the ingredients information.
Jumbo says that Party Toast with Sesame is no longer part of its online range. An old product page is therefore not a reliable basis for planning your shopping.
Just before your coffee get-together, check whether the variety you want is available in the relevant shop or online range.
Thin melba toast for toppings, including sesame and wholegrain sesame varieties.
Sesame toast that can be served as a small, crunchy bite with toppings.
AH Scrocchi sesame linseed is a cracker alternative to small slices of toast.
Crackers and crispbread for anyone who wants to serve something other than small slices of toast.
Party toast is a small serving option; check current availability if you have a particular sesame variety in mind.
These three crackers are worth considering as an alternative to small melba toast when you’re having coffee with friends. Choose a type that works with your toppings, and check the current packaging information before relying on specific seeds, nutritional values or allergen details.
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A cracker to consider if you’re looking for an alternative to melba toast for your coffee table. Check the packet to see which ingredients and allergens may be relevant to your guests.
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A cracker option if you’d rather serve crackers than small slices of topped toast. Compare the fibre, salt and allergen information on the current packet before choosing.
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This soda cracker is a different serving option from thin melba toast. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packet if you plan to serve it to guests.
Don’t assume so: according to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt in bread is not compulsory. For a toast product, check the ingredients if baker’s salt matters to your choice, or ask the seller for details if the product is unpackaged.
The sesame toast discussed here lists sesame as an ingredient, so it isn’t suitable if sesame needs to be avoided. Ask which allergens are relevant to your guest and check the current ingredients information for every product you serve.
Thin melba toast is a natural choice when you want to top lots of individual, bite-sized pieces; Albert Heijn describes Van der Meulen Melba toast as a base for toppings. Choose a cracker or crispbread if a larger piece with toppings is better suited to your coffee table.
Follow the storage instructions on the packet and reseal it securely once opened. Albert Heijn says to store AH Scrocchi in a cool, dark and dry place and reseal the packaging; Van der Meulen Melba toast sesame should be stored in a cool, dry place.
