Wasa Crispbread, Hearty, 9.7-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)

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Product Features

• Case of 12 9.7-ounce boxes of crispbreads (116.4 total ounces)
• Made with whole grain rye and rye bran
• All-natural, fat-free, two grams of fiber per slice
• Topped with naturally nutritious rye bran; one of Sweden's most popular crispbreads
• Product of Sweden

Product Description

About the Brand

Wasa is the world's largest producer of crispbread. Every year the company sells around 60,000 tons of crispbread in 40 countries. The Swedes eat more crispbread than any other people in the world, almost 4 kilograms per capita. Wasa's largest markets outside Sweden are the other Scandinavian countries and Germany, closely followed by Poland, the Netherlands, France, and the USA. However, crispbread as a category exists almost everywhere.

Wasa, which has a staff of around 950 people, has been owned by the Barilla Group since 1999. The head office is in Stockholm, Sweden, and the company has production facilities in Filipstad in Sweden, Celle in Germany, and Hamar in Norway.

The name Wasa has its roots in an old Swedish word, vase, which means sheaf. Since the 14th century, the coat of arms of the first king of Sweden, Gustav Vasa, and his family has featured a stylized sheaf. Gustav Vasa was sometimes called the "Rye King". No-one knows exactly where the name comes from, but it may have its origins in the fact that the king demanded that his people pay their taxes in the form of rye, a valuable commodity at the time. For many years, Wasa used a picture of the Rye King on its packaging. This was later replaced by a royal crown above the name. Today, the crown has been evolved to a crown-sheaf which represents the origins of Wasa. It also lends a royal air to crispbread, something which is also reflected in the fact that the company has been appointed purveyor to His Majesty the King of Sweden.

Product Description

Since 1919. All natural. 2g Fiber per slice. Whole grain goodness. Nothing compares with the taste and crunch of Wasa Crispbread. Wasa is part of a healthy lifestyle. Top it with your favorite cheeses, deli meats, vegetables or other spreads! Or, bring a delicious crunch to your soup or salad! Wasa Crispbread is made with whole grains and contains fiber. Product of Sweden.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 14.3 x 4.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000EUD6AM
• Item model number: 080581
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,046 in Grocery (See Bestsellers in Grocery)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lives up to its name, June 25, 2008

By	Christophocles - See all my reviews

My grandpa used to tell stories about eating this stuff in his Army days. They called it "hardtack" or just simply "tack". It also seems to be a Swedish staple food. I grew up in Texas so it is kind of hard to find around here, especially the hearty rye kind. One time I went to purchase a few packages of it at the local "gourmet food and liquor" store and the cashier warned me someone had returned it because it was "stale". I told her that they must have been clueless, cause that's how its SUPPOSED to taste. The stopped carrying it soon after. I'll just have to start special-ordering it. It's cheaper here, anyway..

I've tried many other Wasa crispbreads and I always come back to this one. Nothing compares to the hearty rye. It has a very thick, satisfying crunch and a nice, bland rye flavor. I eat it with anything and everything, or even by itself. It's great if you spread butter on it and eat it with soup. Other examples: tuna fish, cheese, lunchmeat, peanut butter, ice cream, salsa verde, chocolate pudding, Wolf chili, banana slices, SPAM, etc. Be creative.

It NEVER GOES STALE, so don't worry too much about sealing up the package. I believe that's a design principle in all hardtacks (see wikipedia). In my opinion, it only gets better with age. In reality, there is negligible difference between the freshly opened package and the months-old package. Same crunch, same flavor. It's like bread, but without the possibility of mold. Oh, it's also healthy and stuff. Lots of fiber.

I highly recommend the hearty rye. Buy a few cases now to prepare for Y2012 :)

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Crispbread! The best crispbread and very helthy!!!!, September 28, 2009

By	L. Segizbayeva (Boston, Ma) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Very tasty, very healthy and very good for bowel movement! I stack up on this one and bought several boxes. Everyone who I offer it like it!