For shoppers comparing pack sizes
You want to know how much crispbread comes in each pack. A standard wholegrain rye option is still worth considering if sourdough isn’t a must for you.
Who is this choice relevant to?
For shoppers checking the sourdough recipe
You’re looking for crispbread whose label tells you which rye and sourdough ingredients have been used, and whether it also contains yeast.
For shoppers checking nutrition information and allergens
You’re comparing things such as fibre and salt, and checking which allergens may be present. If you eat little ordinary bread, don’t assume crispbread contains iodine without checking the label.
What should you look for?
First decide whether sourdough is a must. Then compare the pack sizes and recipes that suit you, and check the nutrition information and allergen details.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack size | Check the pack weight, and only compare packs with a size and recipe that match what you’re looking for. | I want to know how much crispbread I’ll get in one pack, without mistaking a smaller pack for an equivalent amount. Around 37% of consumers prioritise pack size. |
| Sourdough and rye | Check which type of rye and how much sourdough are listed. Also see whether yeast appears in the ingredients list. | What matters most to me is what ‘sourdough’ actually means on this label, not just the wording on the front. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the recipe. |
| Nutrition information and allergens | Compare fibre and salt per 100 g, and check both the allergens present and any warnings about possible traces. | If I need to avoid an allergen or compare nutrition information carefully, these checks come before shape or flavour. Around 27% of consumers prioritise checking the ingredients and allergens. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming sourdough means it’s made with sourdough starter alone
The ingredients lists for Wasa Sourdough Rye and Leksands Punt sourdough both also include yeast. They also list different amounts of sourdough.
Read the full ingredients list if the method of preparation or the amount of sourdough matters to you. Don’t assume a product is made using an artisan method based on its name alone.
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Assuming wholegrain means it answers your allergen questions
The sourdough varieties reviewed contain gluten-containing cereals. Wasa also warns that the product may contain traces of sesame and milk, among other things.
If you have a relevant allergy or coeliac disease, check the current packaging, including any warnings about possible traces.
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Assuming crispbread always contains iodine
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers in the Netherlands aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So the word ‘sourdough’ doesn’t tell you whether a product contains iodine from baker’s salt.
Check the ingredients list if the use of baker’s salt is relevant to your choice.
Brands to consider
These details apply to the varieties mentioned, not every product from each brand.
Wasa
Wasa Sourdough Rye is a rye crispbread that lists an amount of wholegrain rye sourdough.
- Albert Heijn lists 19 g of wholegrain rye sourdough and 19 g of fibre per 100 g of product for this variety.
- The ingredients list also includes yeast and barley malt extract. Check the current allergen information on the pack.
Leksands
Leksands Punt sourdough is a triangular wholegrain rye option for shoppers who consider both shape and the listed recipe.
- Albert Heijn lists 85% wholegrain rye flour and 3.8% rye sourdough in the ingredients list.
- The ingredients list also includes yeast, wheat bran, barley malt flour and wheat flour. This variety contains gluten-containing cereals.
Fjord
Fjord Wholegrain Rye is an option if wholegrain rye crispbread is what you’re after and sourdough isn’t a requirement.
- Jumbo lists a 250 g pack of Fjord Wholegrain Rye.
- Check the current ingredients list if you’re specifically looking for sourdough or want to review the nutrition information and allergens.
Sourdough crispbread on Joybuy
This rye option is a good fit if you’re looking for clearly listed sourdough and want to check the ingredients, fibre and allergens.
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Wasa Sourdough Rye 235 g
Worth a look if you’re after rye crispbread with clearly listed sourdough.
This variety lists 19 g of rye sourdough per 100 g of product. The ingredients list also includes yeast and barley malt extract.
The product information lists rye and barley as gluten-containing cereals and warns that the product may contain traces of sesame and milk. If you have an allergy, check the current packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Does sourdough mean crispbread is made without yeast?
No, you can’t tell from the product name alone. The ingredients lists for Wasa Sourdough Rye and Leksands Punt sourdough both include sourdough and yeast. Check the ingredients list if that distinction matters to you.
Is sourdough crispbread gluten-free?
Not necessarily: the Wasa and Leksands varieties discussed contain gluten-containing cereals. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, check the allergen information and any warnings on the current packaging.
Does sourdough crispbread automatically contain iodine?
No, sourdough doesn’t tell you whether baker’s salt has been used. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers in the Netherlands aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list if this matters to your choice.