Parents looking for a wholegrain breakfast option
For a crunchy alternative to bread, you can compare the ingredients, fibre and salt per 100 g. Also consider how much your toddler eats and what you serve with it.
Who is this relevant to?
Parents of a toddler who is sensitive to textures
A thin, hard and crunchy product needs to be comfortable for your child to eat. Try it at home first and see whether small pieces and a soft topping work well. If not, softer wholemeal bread may be a better fit.
Parents who need to check allergens or childcare rules
If your child has dietary restrictions or you’re packing breakfast to take with you, the ingredients, allergen warnings and rules at the childcare setting or school are key. The sourdough varieties discussed here contain cereals containing gluten.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start by checking the current label, then consider whether your toddler will enjoy the crunchy texture. If you’re packing the crispbread to take with you, check the rules at your destination too.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Wholegrain, fibre and salt | Read the ingredients and compare fibre and salt per 100 g. Consider how much your toddler eats and what you serve with it. | I’m looking for a wholegrain breakfast option, but I don’t want to focus only on the fibre figure if there’s also salt in the crispbread and its topping. For around 44% of consumers, this nutritional comparison is the most important factor. |
| Texture and toppings | Consider whether the crunchy texture is comfortable to eat; if needed, try small pieces with a soft topping. | If my toddler finds hard textures difficult, I want to know whether this breakfast works in practice before serving it. Ease of eating comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens and taking it with you | Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current pack. If you’re packing it to take with you, ask about the rules at the childcare setting or school. | If I need to consider dietary restrictions or childcare rules, I need to know what’s in the product and whether I’m allowed to pack it before buying. This is the most important consideration for around 23% of consumers. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Assuming sourdough means gluten-free
Sourdough doesn’t change the allergens listed on the pack. Wasa Sourdough Rye lists rye and barley; the Leksands variety reviewed contains rye, wheat and barley, among other ingredients. These varieties are not suitable for a gluten-free diet.
Each time you buy, check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens on the packaging.
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Comparing only the fibre figure
Wasa lists 19 g of fibre per 100 g and Leksands 23 g per 100 g, but both labels reviewed also list 1.2 g of salt per 100 g. The amount eaten and the topping also affect what ends up on the breakfast table.
Compare fibre and salt on the same basis, and check the salt content of your chosen topping too.
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Assuming the salt contains iodine
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt used in bread and bread substitutes in the Netherlands may have more iodine added than table salt. That doesn’t mean every pack of sourdough crispbread contains iodised salt.
If this matters to your choice, check the salt information on the current pack. Don’t assume it based on the product category.
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Assuming every toddler will enjoy crunchy textures
Wasa describes its sourdough variety as thin and extra crunchy. The nutritional information won’t tell you whether your toddler will find that texture comfortable to eat.
Try it at home first, perhaps in small pieces with a soft topping. Choose a softer breakfast option if the texture doesn’t work well.
Brands to compare
Compare the exact variety: not every rye crispbread from a brand is also a sourdough crispbread.
Wasa
Wasa Sourdough Rye is a thin, crunchy rye variety. According to Wasa, it’s made with sourdough and 100% rye flour.
- The Joybuy product information lists 19 g of fibre and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g for this variety.
- The label lists rye, barley and cereals containing gluten; sesame and milk may also be present.
Leksands
The Swedish rye sourdough variety reviewed is a useful point of comparison when looking at ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g.
- The product information from Pantry lists 23 g of fibre and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g.
- The ingredients include rye, wheat and barley. This variety is not suitable for a gluten-free diet or for anyone who needs to avoid wheat.
Ryvita
Ryvita is included here only as a reference for rye crispbread: the Original Crispbread described is not a confirmed sourdough variety.
- For Original Crispbread, Ryvita lists wholegrain rye flour, rye flour and salt.
- Don’t compare Original Crispbread as if it were the same sourdough variety. For another variety, check the exact product name and label.
Sourdough crispbread on Joybuy
This product selection features Wasa rye crispbread made with sourdough. For a toddler’s breakfast, check the allergens and whether the crunchy texture is comfortable to eat, as well as the nutritional information.
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Wasa rye crispbread with sourdough, 235 g
An option if your toddler enjoys crunchy rye crispbread and the listed allergens aren’t a concern.
The Joybuy product information lists 19 g of fibre and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g. The ingredients include wholegrain rye flour and rye sourdough.
The product contains rye, barley and cereals containing gluten; sesame and milk may also be present. Check the current label before buying or packing it to take with you.
Frequently asked questions
Can sourdough crispbread replace ordinary bread at breakfast?
Sourdough alone doesn’t automatically make crispbread a suitable replacement. Consider the ingredients, nutritional information, allergens, texture and toppings. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, children aged 1 to 3 usually eat 2 to 3 slices of bread a day, spread across breakfast and lunch.
Do the sourdough varieties discussed contain gluten?
Yes. Both Wasa Sourdough Rye and the Leksands variety reviewed contain cereals containing gluten. Wasa lists rye and barley; the Leksands ingredients include rye, wheat and barley, among other things. If you’re following a gluten-free diet, always check the exact packaging of any alternative.
What should I check before packing crispbread for childcare or school?
Read the current label and ask about the rules at that location. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. Check the rules at a childcare setting or school separately.
Does sourdough crispbread automatically contain iodine from baker’s salt?
No, you can’t tell that from the name sourdough crispbread. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt used in bread and bread substitutes in the Netherlands may contain added iodine. If you want to know which salt is used, check the packaging of the exact variety.
What toppings work with crunchy crispbread for a toddler?
Choose a topping your toddler can eat comfortably, and consider the salt in the whole meal. A soft topping can make crunchy crispbread easier to manage. Try the combination at home first and offer small pieces if needed.