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Saltine crackers

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Saltine crackers

Thin, square, crisp crackers with salted tops and docking holes; crushed for coatings or eaten with soup.

Also called: saltines, soda crackers, cream crackers, galletas de soda

Around the world: galletas de soda (es)

4 recipes with it

Photo: Evan-Amos, via Wikimedia Commons (public-domain)

What it is

Saltines (soda crackers) are made from a lightly yeasted wheat dough leavened with baking soda, rolled very thin, docked with holes and sprinkled with coarse salt. They are dry, flaky and plain. British cream crackers are similar but unsalted on top and slightly richer.

How it’s used

  • Crushed as a coating or binder for meatloaf and crab cakes
  • With soups, chili and chowder
  • Toppings for casseroles
  • With cheese and spreads
  • Caribbean and Latin American snacks with butter

Characteristics

Texture
Crisp, dry and flaky.
Sold as
dried
Cooking uses
Usually eaten raw, Used for binding

Storage

Pantry-stable. Keep sealed; they go soft in humid air. Refresh briefly in a low oven.

Diet, allergens and safety

Contains Wheat, Gluten. May contain Soy, Milk — check the label.

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Dairy-free (check label)
  • Egg-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Soy-free (check label)
  • Caffeine-free
  • Contains wheat and gluten; unsuitable for people with coeliac disease or a wheat allergy.
  • May contain milk or soy.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy
418 kcal
Protein
9.46 g
Carbohydrate
74.05 g
Fat
8.64 g
Fibre
2.8 g
Sugars
1.29 g

USDA FoodData Central: Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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