savory crackers

Savory crackers are thin, dry, crisp baked snacks made from flour, fat, salt, and seasonings, designed to deliver a crunchy texture and a salty or spiced flavor. Unlike sweet biscuits, savory crackers are meant to be enjoyed on their own, paired with cheese, dips, and spreads, or served alongside soups and salads. They are one of the most popular everyday snack categories worldwide.

Popular varieties include salted soda crackers, cheese crackers, herb-seasoned crackers, whole grain and seed crackers, and flatbread-style crisps. The production process involves mixing dough, sheeting it thin, cutting or stamping shapes, docking (piercing small holes to prevent puffing), and baking at high temperature until dry and crisp. Chemical leavening agents like baking soda or ammonium carbonate are often used to add lightness. Packaging in moisture-proof materials is essential to maintain crunchiness throughout shelf life.

Find out more about savory crackers — including recipes, production methods, and flavor ideas — in the articles below.