Cracker (biscuit)
In the
United States of America,
cracker refers to a dry, thin and crisp savoury
biscuit that developed from military
hardtack and nautical ship biscuits.
It is most often salted. Brands including Club, Town House and
Ritz are used spread with cheese, pate or mousse. Saltine and oyster crackers are often used in soup.
Graham crackers are eaten as a
cookie although they were invented for their supposed health benefits. Animal crackers are a hard cookie and not a real cracker. Crackers sometimes have
cheese or
spices as ingredients or even
chicken stock. Mock
apple pie is made from crackers and
vinegar.
Crackers also exist in the UK, where they are called cheese biscuits or savoury biscuits. Cream crackers (like Jacobs) are also popular.
See also Food.