Snack Food | Vegetarian Low Sodium

Animal Crackers

N/A Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Milk
Animal Crackers

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Western
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Wheat Flour, Sugar

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

Small, mild, slightly sweet crackers often shaped like animals, a popular snack food for children.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet, Mildly Salty
TextureCrunchy, Crumbly
AromaToasted Grain, Vanilla
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 30 g
Calories450 kcal
Total Fat13 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein7 g
Total Carbohydrate75 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars20 g
Calcium20 mg
Iron2 mg
Potassium100 mg

Chef’s Secret

Crush animal crackers to create a unique crust for cheesecakes or pies, adding a subtle vanilla note.

Substitutions

Best Match

Graham Crackers

1:1

Similar texture and sweetness, great for snacking or crusts.

Digestive Biscuits

1:1

Good for crushing into pie crusts or as a milder snack.

Vanilla Wafers

1:1

Sweeter, richer alternative for desserts, less savory crunch.

Pretzels

1:1

For a salty crunch snack, but lacks sweetness.

Buying Guide

Look for whole grain options for added fiber, check sugar content.

Flavor Pairings

Milk peanut butter fruit slices chocolate spreads.