For your holiday home, choose crispbread that is explicitly labelled ‘wholegrain’. Then compare the fibre and salt per 100 g, check the allergens and choose an amount you can keep dry and sealed after opening. If crispbread replaces most of your bread during your holiday, also consider the sources of iodine in your overall menu. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread is an important source of iodine when it is made with iodised baker’s salt.
If you take crispbread for breakfast or lunch and want to compare the fibre per 100 g or per serving, this is for you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 1.4 g of fibre for a 10 g piece of wholegrain crispbread; check the packaging for the value of a specific variety.
If you need to check the ingredients and ‘may contain’ statements before packing, this is for you. Wheat, rye, barley, sesame and milk vary by product and variety.
If you use crispbread instead of bread for several days, you may want to consider the sources of iodine in your overall menu. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, cutting out bread can reduce your iodine intake; bakers are not required to use iodised baker’s salt.
Start by looking for the word ‘wholegrain’. Then decide which factor matters most for your holiday home: fibre, suitable ingredients or packaging that suits the length of your stay.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre | The ‘wholegrain’ label and the amount of fibre per 100 g; if needed, work out how much that is for the serving you eat. | If you mainly want to choose based on fibre for breakfast or lunch, comparing products per 100 g is more useful than looking only at the front of the pack. Fibre content is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | The grains, sesame and other allergens listed, including any relevant ‘may contain’ statements. | If someone in your household needs to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll want to know whether this particular variety is suitable before packing it. Ingredients and allergens are the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Stock and storage | The pack size and number of pieces, the salt per 100 g and the storage instructions after opening. | For a holiday lasting several days, I want to take enough without an opened pack becoming difficult to keep dry. Salt may also affect which variety I choose. Around 25% of consumers place the greatest importance on these practical considerations. |
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a cracker can only be called ‘wholegrain’ if it is made entirely from wholemeal flour. Other descriptions of the grains do not tell you this on their own.
First, look for the exact word ‘wholegrain’, then read the ingredients.
The Bolletje variety listed by Jumbo contains 14.0 g of fibre and 0.97 g of salt per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 12 g of fibre and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g for AH Wholegrain Crispbread. So your decision may change if you take salt into account too.
Compare fibre and salt on the same per-100 g basis, then consider how much you eat at a time.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, eating less bread can also mean getting less iodine. Whether bread is made with iodised baker’s salt varies: bakers are not required to use it.
If you’re cutting out most bread during your holiday, look at the sources of iodine in your overall menu rather than relying on the crispbread category.
Albert Heijn recommends storing its wholegrain crispbread in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo recommends closing its variety tightly. This is particularly relevant if you plan to spread the contents over several days of your holiday.
Choose an amount that suits the number of people eating it and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
Wasa Wholegrain is one brand variety to consider when comparing wholegrain crispbreads; Jumbo lists it in its wholegrain range.
According to the product description on Jumbo, Bolletje Wholegrain High-Fibre Crispbread is made with wholegrain wheat, rye and barley.
AH Wholegrain Crispbread is a supermarket own-brand variety in a 375 g pack.
Jumbo Wholegrain Crispbread is a supermarket own-brand variety in a 375 g pack.
Ryvita Original Crispbread is a rye variety that can serve as a point of comparison.
These wholegrain crispbreads and crackers are options to compare for breakfast or lunch at your holiday home. Check the packaging of the variety you choose for the nutritional information, ingredients and storage instructions that matter to your household.
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For anyone wanting to take wholegrain crackers for breakfast or a snack at their holiday home.
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For anyone wanting to take wholegrain crispbread for several breakfasts or lunches.
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For anyone considering a pack of crackers for several mealtimes at their holiday home.
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For anyone looking for wholegrain crispbread as a base for breakfast or lunch during their stay.
Check that the pack explicitly says ‘wholegrain’ and read the ingredients list. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a cracker can only be called ‘wholegrain’ if it is made entirely from wholemeal flour; ‘made with wholemeal flour’ does not, on its own, tell you how much wholemeal flour it contains.
First compare the amount of fibre per 100 g, then consider the serving you eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 1.4 g of fibre for a 10 g piece of wholegrain crispbread. Product values vary: Albert Heijn lists 12 g per 100 g for AH Wholegrain Crispbread, while Jumbo lists 14.0 g per 100 g for the Bolletje variety mentioned above.
Not without considering your overall menu if you end up eating much less bread. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, cutting out bread can reduce your iodine intake. Bread can provide iodine when it is made with iodised baker’s salt, but bakers are not required to use it. So don’t assume crispbread provides a similar amount of iodine.
Follow the instructions on the pack you choose and seal the product securely. For AH Wholegrain Crispbread, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a sealed tin in a cool, dark and dry place after opening. For its wholegrain variety, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and sealing it tightly after opening.
You can’t tell from the word ‘wholegrain’ alone. The varieties described from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Bolletje contain gluten-containing cereals; Albert Heijn and Bolletje also list sesame as an ingredient. For the specific variety, check both the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ statements on the current packaging.
