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Pepperidge Farm Distinctive Crackers Golden Butter
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Pepperidge Farm Distinctive Crackers Golden Butter

Pepperidge Farm®
9.75 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Distinctive Crackers Golden Butter occupy a familiar spot on American grocery shelves: the snack and cracker aisle, usually stacked with other premium cracker lines and near cheese spreads, party dips, and charcuterie accoutrements. Packaged in a signature rectangular box with an inner plastic bag, the crackers present a homey, slightly upscale look that reads as 'everyday entertaining.' The brand leans on heritage and reliability—marketed to home hosts, families and shoppers seeking a slightly more refined cracker for cheese boards, lunchboxes, or casual appetizers. Labeling highlights like “golden butter” and visible butter in the ingredient list create a modest health halo of real-dairy flavor, though there are no organic or natural-certification claims. Sensory cues: thin, crisp, flaky crackers with a golden-baked color and a toasted, buttery mouthfeel; they snap cleanly and stack neatly on a plate. Rituals include pairing with sharp cheddar, spreads, cured meats, or using them for kid snacks and quick hors d’oeuvres at gatherings. Occasions range from snack-time and movie nights to informal entertaining and packed lunches. Processing context: made from enriched wheat flour, added vegetable oils, sugars and leavening agents, and produced via industrial baking—so it’s a packaged, processed cracker designed for convenience and consistent texture. Overall, the product sits between everyday convenience and casual entertaining, offering a recognizable, nostalgic option for shoppers who want a reliable, buttery cracker without specialty labels.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4.0
Servings per Container: 18
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein1g
* 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

MADE, FROM:, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, BUTTER, (MILK),, VEGETABLE, OILS, (CANOLA,, SUNFLOWER, AND/OR, SOYBEAN),, SUGAR,, INVERT, SYRUP,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SALT,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, BAKING, SODA,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • monocalcium phosphate - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

The cracker is an industrially produced packaged snack containing refined/enriched flour, added sugars, vegetable oils and processing additives (leavening), which fits NOVA group 4 as an ultraprocessed food.

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Distinctive Crackers Golden Butter

Ah, the age-old question of health! The Golden Butter cracker can be a tasty snack option, especially if you're looking for something crunchy and buttery. While it's not packed with nutrients or fiber, it's low in sugar and calories, making it a decent choice for an occasional treat. Just remember, 'healthy' is all about balance, so pair it with some veggies or hummus for a more nutritious snack!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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