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Wasa Crispbread Light Rye
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Wasa Crispbread Light Rye

Wasa
9.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
40
Calories
2g
Protein
70mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Wasa Crispbread Light Rye (9.50 oz) reads like a Scandinavian pantry staple brought into American grocery culture. You’ll typically find it on the crackers & crispbreads shelf, stacked near rice cakes, flatbreads, whole-grain crackers and sometimes in a health-food or international foods aisle alongside other Nordic imports. It’s the kind of product shoppers grab on errands for lighter breakfasts, low-calorie snacks between meetings, or as a crunch element for composed open-faced sandwiches at weekend brunch. The brand is positioned as practical and quietly premium — Wasa carries a heritage, Old-World craftsmanship vibe that appeals to adults seeking simple, lower-calorie options and whole-grain choices; marketing leans toward health-conscious, label-reading consumers rather than children. The packaging is typically a slim box or plastic-wrapped stack that showcases the uniform round or oval crispbreads, easy to tuck into a lunchbox or pantry shelf. Label claims often emphasize whole grain, lightness, and simple ingredients; there are no cartoon mascots or indulgent kid-targeted graphics — the health halo comes from short ingredient lists and whole-grain messaging rather than organic or “free-from” badges. From a processing standpoint: it’s a baked, shelf-stable product made from whole-grain rye flour and salt — a simple industrial baking process transforms the grain into thin, dry crackers. Sensory details: very crisp and brittle, pronounced toasted rye aroma, restrained nutty-earthy flavor and a dry crunch that invites spreads — cheeses, hummus, avocado, or smoked fish. Rituals around this product center on quick breakfasts, light appetizers, or an on-the-go bite when someone wants texture without heaviness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 15
Calories40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Whole, Grain, Rye, Flour,, Salt..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from whole-grain rye flour and salt and transformed into a shelf-stable baked crispbread, this is a processed packaged food rather than an unmodified whole ingredient. The simple ingredient list and baking process place it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Wasa Crispbread Light Rye

Wasa Crispbread Light Rye can definitely fit into a healthy diet! With only 40 calories per serving and a good amount of dietary fiber (4g!), it’s a great option for a light snack. Just remember, 'healthy' is subjective — it’s about balance and what works for you!

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