Who is this for?

Fans of a full-on rye breakfast

You’re looking for a crisp base for sweet or savoury toppings, and want the rye and sourdough to play a clear part in the flavour too.

Breakfast lovers comparing fibre content

You check the fibre per 100 g and the cereals used, rather than relying on the word ‘sourdough’ alone.

Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens

You need to know which gluten-containing cereals or other allergens a variety contains. The ingredients on the pack you buy matter more than the flavour description.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check that the ingredients suit you. Then compare the texture and flavour you’re after, and read the nutritional information for the exact variety.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Flavour and texture See whether the variety mentions sourdough, and compare descriptions of thickness and crispness. These are product descriptions, not the results of an independent taste test. For a Sunday breakfast with toppings, I want to choose whether the crispbread is a thin, crunchy base or has a more pronounced flavour of its own. Around 44% of consumers would put flavour and texture first.
Cereals and fibre Check which cereals appear in the ingredients list and compare fibre on the same basis: per 100 g. Wasa lists 19 g for Sourdough Rye; Leksands lists 23 g for Triangle Sourdough. I want to see how much fibre the variety contains, without assuming anything about its nutritional value from the word ‘sourdough’. Around 33% of consumers would prioritise cereals and fibre.
Gluten and allergens Check the current label for rye, wheat and barley, and read any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the pack must suit my needs, even if the flavour appeals to me. Ingredient suitability would be the main concern for around 23% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming sourdough means gluten-free

    Sourdough doesn’t mean a product is gluten-free. Wasa Sourdough Rye contains rye and barley malt extract; Leksands Triangle Sourdough contains rye, wheat and barley, among other ingredients.

    If you need a gluten-free product, check for an explicit statement on the current label rather than relying on the preparation method.

  • Choosing based only on ‘artisan’ or ‘sourdough’

    Those words don’t tell you how much fibre a variety contains or which cereals it’s made with. Wasa and Leksands also describe the textures of their sourdough varieties differently.

    Compare the ingredients, nutritional information per 100 g and description of the specific variety you want to buy.

  • Assuming the rules on baker’s salt apply to every pack

    The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that, under certain conditions, iodine may be present in bakery products through the use of baker’s salt. This doesn’t confirm that an individual pack of crispbread contains this salt.

    If iodine is relevant to your choice, check the ingredients of the specific product.

  • Treating an online ingredients list as definitive

    Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. An earlier product listing may not match the pack you have in your hands.

    Read the packaging of the variety you’ve bought, especially if you need to avoid certain ingredients.

Brands and retailers to explore

Wasa

Sourdough Rye is worth considering if you’re looking for thin, extra-crisp rye crispbread for breakfast.

  • Wasa says this variety contains real sourdough and 100% rye flour, and lists 19 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The variety contains rye and barley malt extract. Joybuy also notes that it may contain sesame seeds and milk; check the current label if you need to avoid these ingredients.

Leksands

Triangle Sourdough is a triangular sourdough variety for anyone looking for the dark, robust style described by Leksands.

  • For its 200 g variety, Leksands lists 3.8% rye-and-water sourdough and 23 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The ingredients also include wheat bran, wheat flour and barley malt flour. This variety is not gluten-free.

Albert Heijn

A retailer where you can browse listings for Wasa Sourdough Rye and Leksands Swedish Rye Crispbread Triangle Sourdough.

  • Albert Heijn has a product listing for both varieties.
  • Albert Heijn points out that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. So compare online information with the packaging.

Jumbo

Another retailer with listings for Wasa Sourdough Rye and Leksands Sourdough Crispbread.

  • The individual listings can help you identify the variety you’re looking for; Jumbo gives Sweden as the country of origin for the Leksands variety listed.
  • For ingredients, nutritional values and allergens, use the information on the current pack.

Sourdough crispbread at Joybuy

This selection focuses on the thin rye variety for Sunday breakfast. Compare its flavour and ingredients with the other variety discussed above, but don’t treat this product selection as a complete comparison.

Wasa Sourdough Rye 235 g

Wasa Sourdough Rye 235 g

An option for anyone who wants to enjoy the thin, extra-crisp rye variety described by Wasa at Sunday breakfast.

Made with sourdough and 100% rye flour, according to Wasa; the listed fibre content is 19 g per 100 g.

Contains rye and barley malt extract; may contain sesame seeds and milk. If you need to avoid these ingredients, check the packaging.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Does sourdough crispbread always contain more fibre?

No. The word ‘sourdough’ on its own doesn’t tell you how much fibre a product contains. Compare the specific varieties per 100 g: Wasa lists 19 g for Sourdough Rye and Leksands lists 23 g for Triangle Sourdough.

Is sourdough crispbread gluten-free?

Not automatically: Wasa Sourdough Rye contains rye and barley malt extract, while Leksands Triangle Sourdough contains rye, wheat and barley. If you need a gluten-free product, look for an explicit gluten-free statement on the packaging of the variety you buy.

Does Dutch crispbread always contain iodine?

No, you can’t tell from the product category alone. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, iodine compounds may be present in bread, bread substitutes and other bakery products through the addition of baker’s salt, at a maximum of 65 mg of iodine per kg of salt. This conditional rule doesn’t confirm that an individual pack contains baker’s salt; check the ingredients on that pack.

How should I store Wasa Sourdough Rye after opening?

According to the product information, store this Wasa variety in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture, and seal the packaging tightly. For another variety, follow the storage instructions on its own packaging.