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Breton Crackers, Sesame 7 oz
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Breton Crackers, Sesame 7 oz

Breton
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Breton Sesame crackers are a familiar sight in the grocery snack and cracker aisle, shelved alongside other table crackers, flatbreads and packaged cheese accompaniments. The 7 oz box often sits near pantry staples like crackers and crispbreads, with hummus and cheese displays nearby in cross-promotional endcaps. Shoppers pull this product for everyday occasions — quick lunch add-ons, impromptu cheese boards, picnic baskets, or as a crunchy element for weekday snacks and packed lunches. Breton positions itself as a heritage cracker brand with a straightforward, slightly upscale pantry appeal: marketing leans into simple-sounding ingredients (sesame, sea salt, wheat germ) and an image of artisanal crunch, targeting adults who want a “better-for-me” snack without gourmet price. The label often telegraphs a mild health halo — visible seeds, sea salt, and phrases like “made with wheat germ” suggest wholesomeness, though there’s no organic badge and the packaging is not child-directed. In terms of processing context, these are commercially prepared baked crackers made from refined and fortified flour, oil, and flavoring rather than a homemade cracker. Sensory notes: thin, crisp rectangles with a toasty sesame crunch and a light oily mouthfeel from high-oleic sunflower oil; texture is snap-into-pieces rather than flaky. Packaging is a cardboard box containing an inner sealed pouch for freshness; opening the box is part of the ritual — popping the inner bag, arranging crackers on a plate, pairing with cheese, spreads, or sliced apples. The product fits neatly into American pantry culture as a reliable, convenienced, slightly wholesome snack backdrop for entertaining and everyday nibbling.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 11
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein2g
* 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

Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, High, Oleic, Sunflower, Oil,, Wheat, Germ, and, Nonfat, Wheat, Germ,, Sesame, Seeds,, Cane, Sugar,, Sea, Salt,, Wheat, Bran,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda),, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • High Oleic Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

This product is an industrially formulated packaged cracker made from refined/enriched flour, added oils and 'natural flavor'—characteristics of ultra-processed foods due to reformulation and added nonculinary ingredients.

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Common Questions about Breton Crackers, Sesame 7 oz

That depends on your definition of healthy! These crackers are low in sugar and provide a decent crunch, making them a great snack option for those looking for something light. However, they're not particularly high in fiber or protein, so they might not be the best choice if you're aiming for a snack that keeps you full for longer.

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