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Back To Nature Crackers Cheezy Square
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Back To Nature Crackers Cheezy Square

Back to Nature
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
290mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
78
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Back To Nature Crackers Cheezy Square is a packaged savory cracker that sits in the grocery snack and crackers aisle, typically shelved alongside other branded crackers, cheese-flavored snacks, and family-friendly biscuit tins. You might find it near gluten-containing cracker options and sometimes close to shelf-stable cheese dips or nut mixes. It reads like a convenience snack for grab-and-go moments: small 5 oz box, colorful branding that hints at a homemade or “natural” angle. Occasions for use range from lunchbox add-ons and after-school nibbling to party platters, road-trip munching and casual movie-night spreads. The brand positions itself toward shoppers who want better-for-you indulgences — often marketed to parents seeking perceived “natural” alternatives for kids or to adults who want simple, familiar snacks without mainstream junk-food imagery. Label characteristics include calls to nature-forward identity (Back To Nature), ingredient-focused lists, and the absence of bold “junk” branding; however, there is no organic certification on this product and some ingredient names (maltodextrin, natural flavor) undercut the wholly-natural impression. In processing context, these are industrially manufactured crackers with refined flours, added oils, flavor blends and emulsifiers — familiar in mainstream packaged snack production. Sensory notes: thin, crisp square crackers with a dry, brittle snap and a savory, slightly tangy cheddar-like coating; light grainy mouthfeel from enriched wheat flour and starches. Packaging is a small cardboard box meant for pantry storage; typical rituals include topping with cheese slices, dunking in spreads, or popping straight from the box during communal snacking moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 24
Servings per Container: 5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* 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

Wheat, Flour,, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Canola, Oil,, Corn, Starch,, Seasoning, Blend, (Yeast, Extract,, Organic, Rice, Maltodextrin,, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder,, Lactic, Acid,, Calcium, Lactate,, Organic, Vinegar, Powder,, Acacia, Gum,, Sugar,, Organic, Corn, Maltodextrin,, Natural, Flavor,, Silicon, Dioxide),, Palm, Oil,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Ammonium, Bicarbonate),, Contains, 2%, or, Less, than, of, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Yeast, Extract,, Cane, Sugar,, Salt,, Annatto, Extract, (for, Color),, Lactic, Acid,, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined flours, multiple added oils, maltodextrins, flavor blends, emulsifiers and other industrial ingredients and additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Back To Nature Crackers Cheezy Square

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy.' These crackers have 140 calories per serving and are low in sugar, but they do contain refined ingredients like enriched flour and canola oil. If you're looking for a quick snack or something to munch on during movie night, they fit the bill, but they might not be your best bet for a nutrient-packed option.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
game-day-prep
road-trip

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