Who is this choice relevant to?

Fibre-conscious stock buyers

You’re looking for wholegrain crispbread and want to compare the fibre content of different packs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises checking nutritional values per 100 g when making this kind of comparison. The figure on the label then helps you distinguish between products.

People managing a shared biscuit tin

You’re buying for several colleagues and want to know whether the packaging and storage instructions are suitable for a resealable storage container. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Knäckebröd volkoren in a sealed container after opening.

Buyers checking salt and allergens

As well as comparing fibre, you want to compare salt content or take account of ingredients your colleagues avoid. Check the nutritional information and allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the wholegrain label, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g. Next, check whether the packaging is suitable for storing and sharing office supplies.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholegrain and fibre Check the wholegrain label and compare fibre per 100 g on the packaging. If fibre is my main reason for stocking up on crispbread, I want to be able to compare products on the same basis. Around 40% of consumers prioritise this.
Storage after opening Check the pack size and storage instructions, and make sure the container closes securely. For a tin used by several colleagues, I want to be able to keep opened supplies dry and sealed. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this practical storage requirement.
Salt and allergens Compare salt per 100 g and read the current information about allergens that are present or may be present. When I’m buying for other people, I want to know which ingredients and allergens are listed on the packaging before sharing it. This check is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Relying on the front of the pack alone

    A fibre claim doesn’t tell you how much salt a crispbread contains or which allergens it includes. For example, the product information published by Albert Heijn lists different fibre and salt values for AH Knäckebröd volkoren, Wasa Volkoren and Bolletje Volkoren knäckebröd.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and read the ingredients list before choosing a pack for the shared biscuit tin.

  • Leaving an opened pack in an uncovered container

    The storage instructions for AH Knäckebröd volkoren and Bolletje Volkoren knäckebröd say to keep them sealed after opening. An open container in the office doesn’t meet this requirement.

    Use a clean, dry container with a close-fitting lid and follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy.

  • Assuming rye crispbread is gluten-free

    The Wasa, AH and Bolletje varieties reviewed list cereals containing gluten. Some varieties also list sesame or carry a warning about possible allergens.

    Check the current allergen information every time you buy, even if you’ve bought the product before.

  • Assuming all crispbread contains iodised baker’s salt

    The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that iodine compounds may be present in bread substitutes as a result of adding baker’s salt. This doesn’t tell you which salt has been used in a particular crispbread.

    For a specific product, check the current label and, if necessary, ask the manufacturer which ingredients have been used.

Brands to compare

Wasa

Wasa Volkoren is a rye option to compare if fibre and a short ingredients list are key to your choice.

  • According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Wasa Volkoren contains 20 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The same variety lists 1.2 g of salt per 100 g and rye as an ingredient containing gluten. Also check the current pack for warnings about possible allergens.

Albert Heijn

AH Knäckebröd volkoren is an option if you want to store a 375 g pack in a shared, resealable container.

  • Albert Heijn advises storing this variety in a sealed container after opening. Its product information lists 12 g of fibre and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The variety reviewed contains, among other things, cereals containing gluten and sesame. Read the current allergen information before sharing it.

Ryvita

Ryvita Original is a rye option whose ingredients you can compare with those of other crispbread products.

  • On its UK product page, Ryvita lists wholemeal rye flour, rye flour and salt for Original.
  • This UK product specification doesn’t confirm the ingredients in a pack sold in the Netherlands. Check the variety and current label when buying.

Bolletje

Bolletje Volkoren knäckebröd is a wheat and rye option to compare if you can keep your supplies sealed after opening.

  • The product information published by Albert Heijn lists 14 g of fibre per 100 g and advises storing it in a dark, dry, sealed place after opening.
  • The variety reviewed lists 0.97 g of salt per 100 g and allergens including cereals containing gluten and sesame. Check the current packaging.

Crispbread for the office cupboard

This Joybuy selection includes crispbread for anyone looking for a wholegrain option to share at work. Compare the nutritional information and allergens on the current packaging, and follow the storage instructions after opening.

Bolletje Whole Grain Crispbread, 265 g pack

Bolletje Whole Grain Crispbread – 265 g

An option for a shared biscuit tin if you’re looking for wholegrain crispbread. Compare the fibre and salt per 100 g on the current pack, and check the allergens before sharing your supplies.

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Wasa Sourdough Rye Crackers, 235 g pack

Wasa Sourdough Rye Crackers – 235 g

A rye option to consider if fibre is a priority when choosing supplies for the office. Check the fibre and salt per 100 g and read the allergen information, including details about rye and any possible allergens.

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Wasa Lightweight Crackers, 300 g pack

Wasa Lightweight Crackers – 300 g

A pack to consider if you’re looking for crispbread to share at work. Check the fibre and salt per 100 g on the current packaging, as well as the allergen information, and keep the supplies securely sealed after opening.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if crispbread is wholegrain?

Check the wholegrain label and ingredients list on the packaging. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a cracker can only be called ‘wholegrain’ if all the flour used is wholegrain. Then compare the nutritional values per 100 g.

How should I store opened crispbread in a biscuit tin?

Follow the storage instructions for the specific product and use a clean, dry tin that closes securely. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Knäckebröd volkoren in a sealed container after opening. The Bolletje variety reviewed should be stored in a dark, dry, sealed place.

Is wholegrain rye crispbread gluten-free?

Don’t assume it is: the Wasa, AH and Bolletje varieties reviewed list cereals containing gluten. If someone sharing the supplies needs to avoid gluten, check the current allergen information for each product individually.

Does all crispbread in the Netherlands contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, you can’t assume that based on the product category. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that iodine compounds may be present in bread substitutes through the use of baker’s salt. For the ingredients in a specific crispbread, check the current label or ask the manufacturer.