Ritz is a brand of the snack crackers produced by Nabisco, a subsidiary of Mondelez International. Ritz crackers are round buttery crackers with a distinctive flaky texture.
Ritz crackers were first introduced in the United States in 1934.
The crackers were originally created by the John F. Poister Company of Philadelphia.
In 1956, the John F. Poister Company merged with Nabisco.
The brand has since expanded to include a variety of flavors and forms of crackers.
Another Nabisco brand, Triscuit crackers are made with whole grain wheat and come in various flavors.
Produced by Kellogg's, Cheez-It crackers are square crackers made with cheese flavoring.
Another Nabisco brand, Wheat Thins are thin rectangular crackers made with whole grain wheat and come in various flavors.
The classic Ritz cracker, made with wheat flour, vegetable oil, sugar and salt. Available in various sizes and packaging.
Miniature version of Ritz crackers, available in various flavors such as cheese, peanut butter and honey butter.
Thicker version of Ritz crackers in the form of chips, available in various flavors such as sour cream and onion, cheddar and original.
Yes, Ritz crackers are vegan as they do not contain any animal-derived ingredients.
Yes, Ritz crackers contain wheat flour which is a source of gluten.
Some popular toppings for Ritz crackers include cheese, peanut butter, hummus, smoked salmon and cream cheese.
Yes, Ritz crackers can be used in various recipes such as crusts for pies and casseroles, meatloaf, and fried chicken coating.
The shelf life of Ritz crackers is typically around 6-8 months when stored in a cool, dry place.