For BBQ nibbles, first choose crispbread labelled ‘wholegrain’, then compare the fibre and salt per 100 g. Next, decide whether the size suits your toppings and the number of guests, and always check the ingredients and any possible traces on the packaging of your chosen variety if anyone has an allergy.
You’re looking for crispbread to serve with BBQ toppings and want to compare wholegrain varieties by fibre per 100 g. According to the Voedingscentrum, a cracker can only be called ‘wholegrain’ if all the flour used is wholegrain.
You’re serving crispbread to a range of guests and want to check before buying whether your chosen variety contains, for example, rye, wheat, sesame or milk. Also read the packaging for information about possible traces.
You want to bring enough crispbread for the barbecue, so you compare the pack weight and, where stated, the number of pieces or servings.
Start with the ‘wholegrain’ label and the nutritional information per 100 g. Then consider how much you’ll need for your guests and check the ingredients of the exact variety you plan to serve.
| What to look for | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrain and fibre | Look for ‘wholegrain’ on the packaging and compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information. | I want to choose a wholegrain base for the BBQ and compare the fibre values of different varieties; this would be the main consideration for around 50% of consumers. |
| Size and quantity | Check the pack weight and number of pieces, and whether thin crispbread suits your chosen toppings. | If I’m putting out nibbles for several guests, I want to know how many crackers I can serve and which size will work best; around 30% of consumers would put this first. |
| Salt and allergens | Compare the salt per 100 g and read the ingredients and any possible traces for your chosen variety. | I want to take account of any ingredients that matter to a guest before serving; for around 20% of consumers, salt or allergen information would be the first thing they consider. |
A fibre claim on its own doesn’t mean that all the flour is wholegrain. According to the Voedingscentrum, crackers must meet a separate requirement to be labelled ‘wholegrain’.
First check whether ‘wholegrain’ appears in the product name, then use the nutritional information to compare fibre per 100 g.
Varieties can also differ in their salt content and ingredients. For example, Albert Heijn’s product information lists sesame in Wasa Dun Rogge Volkoren, while Jumbo lists milk components in Wasa Lichtgewicht.
Before serving, check the current label on the pack you’ve chosen, including any information about possible traces.
Moist toppings can make it less crunchy.
Keep the crispbread dry and tightly sealed, and let guests add their toppings just before eating.
The range includes wholegrain rye crispbread in several varieties, including Dun Rogge Volkoren and Lichtgewicht.
AH Knäckebröd Volkoren is an own-brand variety sold in a 375 g pack.
Jumbo Knäckebröd Volkoren is sold in a 375 g pack, which the product information says contains 25 servings.
Lidl Netherlands lists Volkoren knäckebrod in a 250 g pack.
ALDI Netherlands lists Goud Gebakken Knäckebröd volkoren in a pack of 25 pieces weighing 375 g.
These crispbread varieties are worth considering as a base for BBQ toppings. Before choosing, compare the current packaging for the wholegrain label, nutritional information and ingredients.
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Wholegrain crispbread to consider as a base for BBQ toppings. If you’re serving it to guests, check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
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A 300 g pack for serving with a variety of toppings. If you’re choosing it for guests, check for rye and milk components, and read the current label.
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A 260 g pack to serve with BBQ toppings. To check the fibre per 100 g and allergen information, refer to the current nutritional information and ingredients list.
Yes. According to the Voedingscentrum, a cracker can only be called ‘wholegrain’ if 100% of the flour is wholegrain. ‘Multigrain’ or a fibre claim doesn’t automatically mean the same thing.
Yes. The ‘wholegrain’ label says nothing about whether a product contains allergens. Varieties may contain rye, wheat, sesame or milk, among other ingredients. If anyone has an allergy, check the ingredients and any possible traces on the packaging of the specific product.
You can’t assume that this is the case for every product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that iodine compounds may only be added to bread, bread substitutes and other bakery products through baker’s salt, at a maximum of 65 mg of iodine per kg of salt. Check the ingredients list or ask the manufacturer which salt was used in the variety you’ve chosen.
Store it in a dry place and seal an opened pack tightly. Add moist toppings just before serving so the crispbread doesn’t go soft beforehand.
No. Compare fibre on the same basis, such as per 100 g, but also consider salt, allergens, pack size and the toppings you plan to serve. These can vary between varieties.
