Crackers & Savory Biscuits

part of: Wheat

Crackers and savoury biscuits are a broad category of dry, crisp baked goods designed for snacking or as a vehicle for other foods. They range from plain water crackers and cream crackers to flavoured varieties with herbs, seeds, or cheese.

In Australia, crackers are a staple of cheese platters, afternoon tea, and casual entertaining. Brands like Jatz, Savoy, and Vita-Weat are household names. They’re also a go-to for dips, pâté, and spreads, or simply eaten on their own as a light snack.

Most crackers are wheat-based, though rice crackers and other grain-based options have grown in popularity. Texture varies from light and flaky to dense and crunchy depending on the style.

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How it's made

Wheat flour is milled and combined with water, oil or fat, salt, and leavening agents to form a dough. The dough is rolled thin, cut or stamped into shapes, and baked at high temperature until dry and crisp. Some varieties are laminated (folded and re-rolled) for a flakier texture, while others are docked (pricked) to prevent puffing during baking.

Nutrition (per 100g)

Energy 509kcal
Protein 6.6g
Carbs 59g
Fat 26.4g
Fibre 2.3g Sugar 8.2g
Mass Distribution

5 crackers is about 16 g — roughly 80 kcal of this.

What it costs the planet (per kilo)

Carbon 1.54kg
Freshwater 0.7L
Land 189m²

Where it comes from

In the kitchen

Used as

crisp snacking base

Goes well with
cheese hummus cream cheese smoked salmon pâté
Classic dishes
  • Cheese board
  • Canapés
  • Antipasto platter

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Where this data comes from

Nutrition data from

USDA

How it was calculated

SR Legacy

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