Crunch time: 8 crispbreads to put to the test

CRISPY, crunchy, flavoursome, often with added seeds, spices and herbs, crispbreads make a useful storecupboard food. 

Le Pain des Fleurs organic chestnut crispbread 125g €4.25

Originating in Scandinavia, the flat unleavened bread was dried out to crisp to increase storage time and provided an appetising crunch.

Translated worldwide, today crispbreads often have yeast in their list of ingredients, which, once opened, can reduce their shelf life. A sealed container will deliver a week or two’s longevity.