For anyone making small party bites
If you want to serve each topping on its own piece of toast, a product sold as sourdough toast is a good place to start. Jos Poell presents its toast rounds as a base for small bites.
Who are these options for?
For anyone looking for a thin, crunchy base
If texture matters more to you than the traditional toast-round shape, extra-thin sourdough crispbread such as Wasa Original Crisp is another option. Albert Heijn describes this variety as extra thin.
For anyone who prioritises wholegrain rye
If you want to choose rye crispbread based on its grain content, check the ingredients for each variety. Jumbo states that Leksands Knäckebröd Sourdough contains 85% wholegrain rye flour.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to serve small toast rounds or crispbread. Then compare the toppings, grain content and ingredients on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Size for party bites | Check whether the pack contains toast rounds or crispbread, and look at the size of each piece. | I want to make small bites that I can top and serve individually. Around 36% of consumers are likely to prioritise the toast-round format. |
| Toppings and serving occasion | Check the size and storage instructions. Add moist toppings shortly before serving if you want to keep the base crunchy. | With generous or moist toppings, I want a base that suits how I plan to serve them. This is likely to be the main consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Wholegrain rye and fibre | Compare the grains and fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information. | I’d rather choose based on grain content and fibre than on the word sourdough alone; around 21% of consumers are likely to look at this first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information, even if you’ve bought the product before. | If I need to consider what my guests can eat, I want to be able to check the packaging myself. This is likely to be the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming sourdough means gluten-free
The word sourdough doesn’t mean a product is gluten-free. The Jos Poell toast reviewed contains wheat and rye; the rye crispbreads reviewed also contain gluten-containing grains.
If you’re catering for guests who need to avoid gluten, check the current allergen information and choose only a product that meets their requirements.
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Choosing the topping without considering the base
Thin crispbread and a small toast round create different presentations. Moist toppings can also make the base less crunchy if the bites are left standing for a while.
Check the size and add toppings shortly before serving if crunch matters.
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Going by the word sourdough alone
Sourdough toast and sourdough crispbread are different types of product. The grains used can also vary from one product to another.
Read the product name and ingredients list, and compare the nutritional information per 100 g if fibre or salt is important to your choice.
Brands to consider
Jos Poell
Jos Poell’s toast rounds are designed for small party bites. For the Sourdough Toast reviewed, Albert Heijn lists ingredients including wheat flour, rye flour and wheat sourdough powder.
- Toast-round format for individually topped bites.
- The variety reviewed contains wheat and rye; check the packaging if allergens are a concern.
Wasa
The Wasa sourdough options reviewed are crispbreads, not traditional toast rounds. Albert Heijn describes Original Crisp as extra thin and Sourdough Rye as a crispbread made with wholegrain rye and rye sourdough.
- Choose between an extra-thin variety and one that focuses on wholegrain rye.
- Check the size, ingredients and allergens for each variety; their features aren’t interchangeable.
Leksands
Leksands Knäckebröd Sourdough is a wholegrain rye option. Jumbo states that this variety contains 85% wholegrain rye flour and 3.8% sourdough.
- The stated grain content makes it easy to compare with other rye products.
- This is crispbread, not a small toast round; check that the size suits your toppings and presentation.
Related products on Joybuy
This rye sourdough crispbread is an option if you’d rather serve crispbread than classic toast rounds at Friday afternoon drinks. Check the size if you want to make small bites with individual toppings.
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Wasa Sourdough Rye Crackers, 235 g
An option for anyone considering rye sourdough crispbread instead of small toast rounds. The pack contains 235 g; check the size of each cracker and the current ingredients and allergen information before choosing it for your guests.
Frequently asked questions
Is sourdough toast automatically gluten-free?
No. According to the ingredients information on Albert Heijn, the Jos Poell Sourdough Toast reviewed contains wheat and rye. Check the current allergen information for each sourdough product individually.
What should I choose for generous or moist toppings?
Start by choosing a base that’s the right size for your bites; consider crispbread if you’d rather serve a larger rye product than a small toast round. Add moist toppings shortly before serving if you want to keep the base crunchy.
What should I check on a pack of sourdough toast?
Start with the product name and ingredients list so you know whether you’re buying toast rounds or crispbread, and which grains they contain. Also read the allergen information and, if relevant to your choice, the nutritional information and storage instructions on the current packaging.