Ritz Crackers facts for kids
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| Owner | Mondelez International |
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| Introduced | 1934 |
| Markets | Worldwide |
Ritz Crackers are famous snack crackers. They were first made by Nabisco in 1934. These crackers are round and have a light salty taste. Each one has seven tiny holes and pretty wavy edges. Today, the company Mondelēz International owns the Ritz brand.
A small serving of original Ritz crackers, about five crackers, has about 79 calories. It also gives you 1 gram of protein and 4 grams of fat. The whole wheat Ritz crackers have a bit less, around 70 calories and 2.5 grams of fat.
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The Story of Ritz Crackers
How Ritz Crackers Began
In the early 1900s, a company called Jackson Cracker made a small, round cracker. It was named the Jaxon. Nabisco bought this company in 1919. Then, in 1934, Nabisco launched the Ritz Cracker.
Nabisco wanted to compete with another cracker called Hi Ho. This cracker was made by their rival, Sunshine Biscuits. So, Nabisco asked an employee named Sydney Stern to create a new name and a marketing plan.
Choosing the Name "Ritz"
Sydney Stern chose the name 'Ritz'. This name sounded fancy and luxurious. It was meant to offer people "a bite of the good life." This idea was very appealing during the Great Depression. Many people were facing tough times back then.
Stern also designed the famous blue circle and yellow lettering logo. He got the idea from a round label he saw inside his hat.
Why Ritz Crackers Have Holes
The design of Ritz crackers is not just for looks. The seven holes in each cracker are very important. They let steam escape while the crackers are baking. This stops air bubbles from forming inside. It also makes sure every cracker has a smooth, even texture. This way, they are not too crispy or too flaky.
In 2011, a survey by YouGov found something cool. Ritz was named the "best perceived snack brand" among American shoppers.
You can even see a cartoon drawing of a Ritz Crackers box in an old cartoon. It was in Mickey's Surprise Party from 1939. Walt Disney Productions made this short cartoon for Nabisco.
Ritz Crackers Around the World
Ritz Varieties in Europe
Ritz Crackers come in many different kinds. Some popular ones include Original, Peanut Butter, and Honey Wheat. You can also find Garlic Butter, Bacon, and Whole Wheat. There are even "Everything" flavored Ritz and handy Ritz Fresh Stacks.
A small "fresh stack" sleeve usually has 13 crackers. This sleeve contains about 220 calories. A standard sleeve has 32 crackers and about 512 calories.
Ritz in the United Kingdom and Ireland
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, you can find Original Ritz Crackers. There are also Cheese flavor Ritz. These often come in 200-gram boxes. You can also buy Ritz Cheese Sandwich crackers. These are two Ritz Crackers with cheese spread in between. They come in roll packs and smaller snack packs. Mini-crackers are also available in multi-packs.
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See also
In Spanish: Galletas Ritz para niños
