For a barbecue, first choose crispbread clearly labelled as wholegrain, then compare the fibre and salt per 100 g. If you’re putting together a platter for several guests, check the allergens on every pack. Choose a size that suits your toppings and add moist toppings just before serving.
You’re looking for wholegrain crispbread to serve with toppings and want to compare the fibre per 100 g. The values listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo for the variants reviewed differ, even though they’re all sold as wholegrain.
You’re laying out several toppings or dips and want the crispbread to stay crunchy until serving. The size, thickness and how you store it all affect which variant will work best on your platter.
You want to compare salt levels or are serving guests who need to avoid certain ingredients. Check the nutritional information on each pack, including both the allergens present and any possible traces.
If you’re choosing wholegrain crispbread for a barbecue, consider the wholegrain base, how you’ll serve it with toppings, the salt content and the allergens separately.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrain and fibre | Check the wholegrain label and ingredients; compare the fibre per 100 g. | I want a wholegrain base for my toppings and to be able to compare the fibre content of different products. Around 34% of consumers give this fibre choice top priority. |
| Toppings and crunch | Compare size and thickness; keep moist toppings separate until serving. | For a platter with a range of toppings, I’m looking for bites I can prepare in advance without the crackers going soft. Around 26% of consumers put ease of serving first. |
| Salt | Compare the salt per 100 g, then consider the portion size. | If I’m serving several crackers, I want to know how much salt the chosen variety contains. Salt is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Check each pack to see which allergens the product contains and which it may contain. | I’m sharing snacks with guests for whom ingredients such as cereals containing gluten or sesame matter. Around 20% of consumers put this ingredients check first. |
The product information reviewed from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists between 10.9 and 21 g of fibre per 100 g. The wholegrain label alone doesn’t show you these differences.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g before choosing based on thickness or flavour.
The products reviewed contain different cereals with gluten; sesame is also listed for some varieties. A short ingredients list doesn’t mean a product is free from allergens.
For every pack, check both which allergens the product contains and which it may contain, especially if guests are sharing the same platter.
Moist toppings can affect the crisp texture before you serve them.
Store the crispbread in a dry, airtight place and add moist toppings just before eating.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, manufacturers can use baker’s salt with iodine, but bakers aren’t required to use it. So the type of product alone won’t tell you which salt it contains.
If iodine matters to you, check the ingredients on the pack or ask the manufacturer.
The varieties reviewed include a wholegrain rye crispbread and an extra-thin wholegrain rye option.
The own-brand wholegrain crispbread reviewed comes in a 375 g pack.
The own-brand crispbread reviewed combines wheat and rye in a 375 g pack.
The wholegrain variety reviewed contains wheat, rye and barley.
ALDI describes a Goud Gebakken wholegrain crispbread with 25 pieces in a 375 g pack.
Compare these crispbreads and crackers as a base for barbecue toppings. Check each pack to make sure the wholegrain label, nutritional information and allergens suit your guests and toppings.
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An option if you want to serve toppings on wholegrain crispbread. Compare the fibre and salt per 100 g, and check the allergens on the pack before choosing.
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A cracker option for small bites with light toppings. If you’re serving several guests, check the size and allergens on the pack.
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A Wasa cracker to serve with toppings. If you want to compare it with wholegrain crispbread, check the wholegrain label and nutritional information on the pack.
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An option if you want to serve wholegrain rye crispbread with toppings. According to Joybuy’s product description, this variety is made with 100% wholegrain rye and three ingredients; check the current label for allergen information.
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A rye crispbread to consider as a base for toppings. If you’re looking specifically for a fully wholegrain variety, check the ingredients and compare the fibre per 100 g on the label.
Look for the wholegrain label and check which types of flour are listed in the ingredients. Then compare the fibre per 100 g: values can differ even between wholegrain varieties.
Compare products per 100 g first, then check the weight of the crackers you’re serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 0.1 g of salt for one 10 g piece of wholegrain crispbread; the value for a specific product may differ.
You can prepare dry toppings in advance, but it’s best to add moist toppings just before serving if you want to keep the crisp texture. Store any unused crispbread in a dry place and seal the pack well after opening.
No, you can’t assume that. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, manufacturers can use baker’s salt with iodine, but bakers aren’t required to do so. Check the ingredients or ask the manufacturer which salt was used in the product.
No, a vegan label doesn’t tell you whether a product contains gluten. The wholegrain vegan variety from Albert Heijn reviewed here contains wheat and rye; if you have an allergy or dietary requirement, always check the allergen information on the specific pack.
