Anyone making bite-sized Easter party nibbles
Bite-sized sourdough toast is ready to top with ingredients such as cheese, egg or a spread. There’s no need to slice or toast bread, but you can’t choose the size of the pieces yourself.
Who are the different options best for?
Anyone prioritising wholegrain rye and fibre
Larger sourdough crispbread could suit you if the shape of a small party toast is less important. Wasa lists 100% rye flour and 19 g of fibre per 100 g for its Sourdough Rye.
Anyone who wants to choose the shape of their toast
With sourdough bread, you can cut pieces to suit your toppings and the look of your Easter platter. Just remember to slice and toast them before serving.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want ready-to-top bite-sized toast, wholegrain crispbread or bread to toast yourself. Then compare the ingredients and nutritional information of products in the format you prefer.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
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| Bite-sized format | Check whether the pack contains small, ready-to-top pieces of toast, and confirm that the product is currently available. | For an Easter get-together with lots of little nibbles, I want to add toppings without slicing bread first; around 42% of consumers prioritise quick, bite-sized options. |
| Wholegrain and fibre | Check the wholegrain description and compare fibre per 100 g; sourdough alone says nothing about the fibre content. | If I’m looking for wholegrains and fibre for my Easter platter, I’m happy to choose a larger cracker. For around 33% of consumers, this is their top priority when buying. |
| Choose your own size | Choose sourdough bread that you can slice and toast into pieces to suit your toppings. | I want to portion out larger or varied toppings myself, so I can choose the size of my toast; around 25% of consumers prioritise this flexibility. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming sourdough is always made without added yeast
The ingredients list for Jos Poell Sourdough Toast includes yeast as well as wheat sourdough powder. So the word ‘sourdough’ alone doesn’t tell you exactly how a product has been made.
Read the full ingredients list if you’re looking for a product with no added yeast.
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Guessing allergens from the product name
Jos Poell Sourdough Toast contains wheat and rye; Wasa Sourdough Rye contains rye and barley. These products may also carry warnings about traces of other allergens.
If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens must be listed on food labels.
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Comparing only the format, not the salt content
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Jos Poell Sourdough Toast contains 1,9 g of salt per 100 g; Wasa lists 1,20 g per 100 g for its Sourdough Rye. Toppings can also contain salt.
If salt content matters to your choice, compare the figures per 100 g on the current packaging.
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Adding perishable toppings to toast too far in advance
For an Easter platter with toppings such as egg, fish or dairy spread, it’s the toppings that need particular care when it comes to storage. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises that food which spoils quickly should not be left out of the fridge for more than two hours.
Keep perishable toppings chilled and prepare small batches of topped toast just before serving.
Brands to consider
Jos Poell
Jos Poell Sourdough Toast comes in a bite-sized format for topped party nibbles.
- Albert Heijn’s product information lists a 90 g pack containing ingredients including wheat flour, rye flour and wheat sourdough powder.
- Albert Heijn listed this product as discontinued. Check current availability before planning your Easter platter around it.
Wasa
Wasa Sourdough Rye is crispbread for anyone looking for wholegrain rye rather than bite-sized party toast.
- Wasa lists 100% rye flour and 19 g of fibre per 100 g for this product.
- The crispbread doesn’t come in small toast-sized pieces. It contains rye and barley; also check the current packaging for information about possible traces of allergens.
Leksands
Leksands sourdough crispbread is another rye-based option for toppings, rather than a bite-sized piece of toast.
- Jumbo lists 85% wholegrain rye flour, 3,8% rye sourdough and 21 g of fibre per 100 g for this product.
- The ingredients include gluten-containing cereals, including rye, wheat and barley. Check the packaging if allergens are important to your choice.
Sourdough crispbread on Joybuy
This crispbread suits an Easter platter where wholegrain rye and fibre matter more than the size of a small piece of toast. You may need to break the larger cracker into bite-sized pieces.
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Wasa sourdough rye crackers 235 g
A crispbread base for toppings if you value wholegrain rye more than small, ready-made pieces of toast.
According to Wasa, Sourdough Rye contains 100% rye flour and 19 g of fibre per 100 g. The product information also lists 1,2 g of salt per 100 g and added yeast.
This product contains rye and barley and may contain traces of sesame and milk. If you have an allergy, check the pack label.
Frequently asked questions
Is sourdough toast automatically wholegrain?
No. Sourdough doesn’t tell you whether the flour used is wholegrain. Check the ingredients and wholegrain description on the pack. If fibre is important to your choice, compare the amount listed per 100 g.
Is sourdough toast gluten-free?
Not just because it’s called sourdough. Jos Poell Sourdough Toast contains wheat and rye, while Wasa Sourdough Rye contains rye and barley. If you have an allergy or intolerance, always check the current packaging for the exact product.
How can I find out what kind of salt is used in sourdough toast?
The word sourdough doesn’t tell you what kind of salt the manufacturer has used. Check the ingredients on the current pack and ask the manufacturer about the specific product if you need to know whether it contains iodised baker’s salt.
When should I add toppings to toast for an Easter platter?
If you’re using perishable toppings, it’s best to add them just before serving and keep them chilled until then. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises that food which spoils quickly should not be left out of the fridge for more than two hours.