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Carr's Crackers, Cracked Pepper
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Carr's Crackers, Cracked Pepper

Carr's
4.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Carr's Crackers, Cracked Pepper, are a shelf‑stable staple you’ll find in the cracker and biscuit aisle of most American supermarkets, often shelved near cheese spreads, charcuterie accoutrements, and party snacks. The brand leans on heritage and entertaining — a slightly upscale, adult-oriented positioning that evokes cocktail parties, holiday platters, and simple at-home entertaining. Shoppers reach for this 4.25 oz box when assembling a cheese board, packing a picnic, or grabbing a tidy accompaniment for a bottle of wine. The label presents straightforward language — “made with quality ingredients” and visible cracked pepper flecks — but carries no organic or kid-focused certifications; the packaging is understated rather than gimmicky. In plain processing terms, these are commercially baked, packaged crackers made from refined/enriched wheat flour and extracted palm oil, designed for consistent texture and long shelf life. Sensory cues include a light, flaky snap with a dry, crisp bite and a tempered peppery note across a neutral, toasty cracker base. Packaging typically features a slender cardboard box with an inner tray or sleeve to protect the crisps, reinforcing a ritual of popping a few onto a plate, topping with cheese or preserves, and sharing around a table. The product comfortably fits occasion-driven shopping — from last-minute entertaining to picnic packing — and appeals to consumers seeking convenient, familiar crackers that read as slightly more refined than basic saltines. While marketed for social and celebratory moments, its ingredient simplicity belies the industrial processing behind uniform texture and extended shelf stability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* 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

Ingredients:, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Calcium,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, [Vitamin, B1],, Riboflavin, [Vitamin, B2],, Folic, Acid),, Palm, Oil,, Salt,, Black, Pepper..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm 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?

Made from refined/enriched wheat flour and extracted palm oil and produced as a packaged baked snack, this product is industrially formulated and shelf-stable, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Carr's Crackers, Cracked Pepper

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, right? These crackers are made with enriched flour and black pepper, giving them a nice flavor kick. While they're not packed with nutrients like whole grains or veggies, they can be a tasty part of a balanced diet when enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're pairing them with something nutritious like hummus or cheese.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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