Cracker

Prepared Food AddinsGrainAllergen: WheatAllergen: GlutenCrispToastyButterySaltyNeutral

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 436
Protein (g): 9
Fat (g): 12
Carbs (g): 73
Fiber (g): 2.7
Sodium (mg): 800

Values vary by style and brand. Salted varieties can be high in sodium, while whole-grain or seeded versions tend to have more fiber.

Storage

Room temp: up to 180 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Cracker is a thin, dry, crisp baked snack made from wheat flour and seasonings. It has a delicate crunch and a neutral, toasty flavor that works with cheeses, spreads, and toppings. Common styles include saltines, water crackers, butter crackers, whole-grain and seeded varieties; they are sold in squares, rounds, and rectangles.

Modern crackers descend from hardtack and ship's biscuit, with soda crackers and table water crackers developing in the 19th century in the United States and Britain. Commercial versions are laminated, docked, and baked to drive off moisture and create a crisp bite.