For topped snacks, start by choosing crispbread labelled as wholegrain, then compare the fibre per 100 g, ingredients and allergens on the pack. For an Asian-themed evening, it can provide a crunchy base for toppings. How many pieces you need and which ingredients to avoid may matter more than the highest fibre figure shown.
You’re looking for a wholegrain base for toppings and want to compare the fibre in different packs on a like-for-like basis. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 1.4 g of fibre for a 10 g piece of wholegrain crispbread; the nutritional information on the pack you choose shows what applies to that product.
If rye, wheat, barley or sesame is relevant to you, check the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination for the specific variety. The products reviewed do not all list the same allergens.
You want to know whether one pack contains enough crackers for the toppings you plan to serve. The pack weight and number of pieces or servings can help; once opened, it’s important to store the crispbread in a dry, sealed container to keep it crunchy.
First decide which feature matters most for your snacks. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients for each product, rather than relying solely on the description on the front of the pack.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrain and fibre | Check the wholegrain label, the ingredients and the number of grams of fibre per 100 g. | If I’m choosing crispbread mainly for its wholemeal flour and fibre, I want to compare products on a like-for-like basis. This is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Quantity for snacks | Check the pack weight and the number of pieces or servings; make sure you can store an opened pack somewhere dry. | When serving a selection of topped snacks, I want enough crackers without opening more than I can store. Being able to share them is the first consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label and check for rye, wheat, barley and sesame, as well as any cross-contamination warnings. | If someone at the table needs to avoid an allergen, I need to be able to assess the variety I’ve chosen before serving it. This check takes priority for around 30% of consumers. |
The product listings reviewed from Albert Heijn and Jumbo range from 10.9 to 21 g of fibre per 100 g. Prominent wording on the front of the pack doesn’t make these figures directly comparable.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then decide which size and ingredients work for your snacks.
The pack weight doesn’t always tell you how many individual crackers you can serve. You’ll also need to be able to store an opened pack somewhere dry and sealed.
Check the stated number of pieces or servings too, and match the quantity to the number of snacks you want to make.
Wholegrain tells you about the flour used, not whether the product is free from rye, wheat, barley or sesame. Ingredients and warnings can vary between varieties.
Read the label on the specific pack before buying, even if you’re already familiar with another product from the same brand.
A figure for salt per 100 g doesn’t tell you how much iodine the crispbread contains.
If iodine matters to your choice, ask for information about the ingredients and iodine content of the specific variety.
These brand examples relate to the product lines and varieties mentioned. Always check the information on the individual pack before making your choice.
Rye crispbread, including a wholegrain variety, a thin sesame variety and a sourdough variety.
The AH own-brand range includes a 375 g pack of wholegrain crispbread with 25 stated servings.
The Jumbo own-brand range includes a 375 g pack of wholegrain crispbread containing 25 pieces.
Wholegrain crispbread made with wheat, rye and barley in the 265 g pack reviewed.
These wholegrain crispbreads are options for snacks with toppings during an Asian-themed evening. As well as the type of grain and pack weight, check the label on the variety you choose; the products below are not ranked by fibre content.
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A rye variety to serve with toppings. Joybuy lists this variety as 100% wholegrain rye, with 19 g of fibre per 100 g; check the pack for barley and any warnings about sesame and milk.
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A wholegrain option if you’re looking for crispbread to serve with a selection of toppings. The pack weighs 265 g; check the label on the variety you choose for wheat, rye, barley and sesame, as well as any warnings about lupin.
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A crispbread variety for toppings. The product title gives a pack size of 215 g; check the nutritional information if you want to compare fibre, and read the label for rye and any warnings about sesame and milk.
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A wholegrain rye variety to use as a base for toppings. The pack weighs 260 g; check the label for rye and any warnings about sesame and milk, and use the nutritional information to compare products per 100 g.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the flour in a cracker labelled wholegrain is made entirely from wholemeal flour. Check the ingredients list too: ‘wholegrain’ alone doesn’t tell you which grains, seeds or other ingredients the product contains.
Not necessarily: the varieties discussed here may contain gluten-containing grains or sesame. Before serving, check the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the specific pack.
No, the salt content per 100 g doesn’t give you the iodine content of the crispbread. If you need this information to make your choice, ask about the composition of the specific variety rather than trying to calculate it from the amount of salt.
Once opened, store it somewhere dry in a well-sealed container, and add moist toppings shortly before serving. This stops the crispbread sitting under sauce or other moist toppings for too long.
Yes, you can use it as a ready-made, crunchy base for topped snacks. Choose a variety based on the number of pieces you need, the nutritional information and the ingredients, rather than treating crispbread as a substitute for rice or noodles.
