Fibre-conscious festive breakfast guests
Households looking to serve crispbread with chocolate sprinkles over New Year, while checking that the crispbread base is labelled wholemeal and comparing its fibre per 100 g.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Guests and hosts who check for allergens
For these shoppers, the ingredients in both the crispbread and the chocolate sprinkles determine whether the combination is suitable. A seeded variety calls for different checks from a standard wholemeal crispbread.
Hosts catering for a mixed group
If you’re serving several guests, you’ll want to match the number and size of the crispbreads to your table. Add the topping just before serving to keep the crispbread crisp.
What should you look for?
Choose wholemeal crispbread as your base, then check the chocolate sprinkles separately. For a festive table, also check how many crispbreads are in a pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check that the product is labelled wholemeal and compare fibre per 100 g of crispbread, rather than per serving when serving sizes are defined differently. | If the fibre in the crispbread base matters to me, I want to be able to compare products on the same basis. Around 33% of consumers put this need first. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Read the ingredients and allergen information on both the crispbread and the chocolate sprinkles. For seeded varieties, check which grains and seeds are used too. | When I’m serving crispbread to guests with food allergies, both the base and the topping need to be suitable for them. For around 27% of consumers, this check is a priority. |
| Size and serving | Check the number of pieces and the serving size. A pack of larger crispbreads is not directly comparable with a pack of standard-sized ones. | When I’m laying a full festive table, I want to know how many crispbreads I can serve, rather than judging by the number of packs alone. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| In-store availability | Check stock at your chosen shop shortly before buying, and read the label on the product you actually take home. | When I’m shopping for New Year’s Eve, I want to be able to rely on finding crispbread in time. For around 20% of consumers, this practical need is the deciding factor. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming darker or seeded crispbread has more fibre
The colour and product name don’t tell you how much fibre a crispbread contains. Product information published by Albert Heijn lists 11 g of fibre per 100 g for Bolletje Volkoren and 10 g per 100 g for its dark wholemeal seeded variety.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and read the ingredients, even if both crispbreads are sold as wholemeal.
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Counting the chocolate sprinkles as a feature of the wholemeal crispbread
The crispbread’s fibre and the topping’s sugars appear on separate labels. Venz Hagelslag puur, as listed by Albert Heijn, contains 65 g of sugars per 100 g; De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur contains 43 g of sugars per 100 g.
Choose the crispbread based on its own ingredients and nutritional information. Then compare the chocolate sprinkles for flavour, portion size, sugars and allergens.
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Assuming crispbread provides iodine because it contains baker’s salt
According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. It also does not list crispbread as a source of iodine.
So don’t assume crispbread contains baker’s salt when making your choice.
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Assuming a product listing means it will be in stock for your celebrations
A shop listing doesn’t mean the same crispbread will be in stock just before New Year’s Eve. Jumbo marked its own wholemeal crispbread as temporarily unavailable, while Lidl lists its wholemeal crispbread as available in store only.
Check local availability, the packaging and the use-by date shortly before buying.
If your chosen variety is unavailable, you may need to make an extra trip to a shop or choose a different crispbread.
Brands to compare
Compare crispbread brands for the base and chocolate sprinkle brands for the topping: their nutritional values and allergens belong to separate products.
Bolletje
Offers standard wholemeal crispbread and a larger, darker wholemeal seeded variety if you’re looking for a different size.
- Albert Heijn lists 11 g of fibre per 100 g and 13 crispbreads for Bolletje Volkoren.
- The dark Boeren-beschuit lists 10 g of fibre per 100 g and contains ingredients including oats, barley and sesame. Check which variety you’re choosing.
Albert Heijn
Offers both AH Beschuit volkoren and its own chocolate sprinkles, which you can compare separately.
- Albert Heijn lists 9 g of fibre per 100 g and 13 servings for AH Beschuit volkoren.
- Albert Heijn lists 64 g of added sugars per 100 g for AH Hagelslag puur. This value applies to the topping, not the crispbread.
Jumbo
Offers its own wholemeal crispbread and also lists other types of crispbread in its range.
- Jumbo lists 7.7 g of fibre per 100 g for Jumbo Beschuit Volkoren.
- The product listing marked this wholemeal crispbread as temporarily unavailable. Check availability before relying on it.
De Ruijter
A chocolate sprinkle brand to compare once you’ve chosen a crispbread base.
- Albert Heijn lists at least 52% cocoa solids and 43 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur.
- The product information lists milk and soya, and possible traces of milk or lactose. Check the packaging if you have allergies.
Venz
A chocolate sprinkle brand for anyone who wants to compare toppings by flavour and nutritional information.
- Albert Heijn lists at least 32% cocoa solids and 65 g of sugars per 100 g for Venz Hagelslag puur.
- The product information lists milk and soya as allergens; read the label on the pack you choose.
Lidl
A shop to try if you want to check the wholemeal crispbread available in your local range.
- Lidl lists Beschuit volkoren in a 140 g pack.
- The listed variety is available in store only. Check the label there to compare fibre and allergens.
ALDI
A shop option offering Goud Gebakken wholemeal crispbread if you’re looking for a pack to serve several guests.
- ALDI lists 13 pieces per pack of Goud Gebakken wholemeal crispbread.
- Before comparing this crispbread with other varieties, check the pack for the latest ingredients, allergen and nutritional information.
Wholemeal crispbread on Joybuy
These wholemeal crispbreads make a base for crispbread with chocolate sprinkles: a dark variety with 10 pieces and a standard wholemeal variety with 13 pieces. Choose and check the chocolate sprinkles separately.
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Bolletje Dark Whole Wheat Rusk, 10 stuks
A dark wholemeal crispbread base if you prefer to serve this type rather than standard wholemeal crispbread.
The pack contains 10 pieces. If you’re serving guests, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack you choose.
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Bolletje Wholegrain Rusk, 13 stuks
A standard wholemeal crispbread base for chocolate sprinkles when the number of pieces matters for serving.
The pack contains 13 pieces. Before using a fibre value from another product listing, compare the fibre per 100 g on the label of this pack.
Frequently asked questions
How can I recognise wholemeal crispbread for chocolate sprinkles?
Start by checking that it’s labelled wholemeal, then check the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 9 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Beschuit volkoren and 11 g per 100 g for the Bolletje Volkoren listed there. Use the label on the pack you choose when you buy.
What should I check if I have allergies?
Check both the crispbread and the chocolate sprinkles, as each product may contain different allergens. The standard wholemeal crispbreads reviewed contain wheat and egg; the dark seeded variety also contains oats, barley and sesame. Check the label on your chosen topping for ingredients including milk and soya too.
Does wholemeal crispbread automatically contain iodine because of baker’s salt?
No. Don’t assume crispbread contains iodine because it has baker’s salt. The Voedingscentrum says bakers are not required to use baker’s salt and does not list crispbread as a source of iodine.
How can I keep crispbread crisp on the festive table?
Store crispbread in a dry place and seal the pack well after opening. Ideally, add the topping just before serving so the crispbreads aren’t left on the table for a long time with butter or another spread on them.
Can I rely on an online product listing for New Year’s Eve?
A product listing doesn’t guarantee that the crispbread will be available around New Year’s Eve. Check stock at your shop shortly before buying. If you choose a substitute, check the number of pieces, nutritional information and allergens again.