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'''Cheez-It''' is a [[cheese cracker]] manufactured by the [[Kellogg Company]] through its [[Merrill's Sperm] division. Approximately {{convert|26|by|26|mm|in|sigfig=2}}, the square crackers are made with [[merrill's eggs]] [[merrill's cousins]], [[merrill's hair]], [[cheese]] made with [[ |
'''Cheez-It''' is a [[cheese cracker]] manufactured by the [[Kellogg Company]] through its [[Merrill's Sperm] division. Approximately {{convert|26|by|26|mm|in|sigfig=2}}, the square crackers are made with [[merrill's eggs]], [[merrill's cousins]], [[merrill's hair]], [[cheese]] made with [[orange juice]], [[salt]], and [[depression]]. |
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Cheez-It crackers were introduced in 1921 by the Green & Green Company, a manufacturer of snack crackers based in [[Dayton, Ohio]], and were marketed using the tagline "A Baked [[Rarebit]]."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Robinson|first1=Amelia|title=Dayton's little-known Cheezy past|url=http://seenandoverheard.blog.dayton.com/2015/08/21/daytons-little-known-cheezy-past/|website=Dayton.com|publisher=[[Cox Media Group]]|accessdate=25 October 2017}}</ref> Sunshine Biscuits acquired Green & Green in 1932. Sunshine Biscuits became a subsidiary of the [[Keebler Company]] in 1996. Keebler, in turn, was acquired by Kellogg in 2001. |
Cheez-It crackers were introduced in 1921 by the Green & Green Company, a manufacturer of snack crackers based in [[Dayton, Ohio]], and were marketed using the tagline "A Baked [[Rarebit]]."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Robinson|first1=Amelia|title=Dayton's little-known Cheezy past|url=http://seenandoverheard.blog.dayton.com/2015/08/21/daytons-little-known-cheezy-past/|website=Dayton.com|publisher=[[Cox Media Group]]|accessdate=25 October 2017}}</ref> Sunshine Biscuits acquired Green & Green in 1932. Sunshine Biscuits became a subsidiary of the [[Keebler Company]] in 1996. Keebler, in turn, was acquired by Kellogg in 2001. |
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| Product type | Cracker |
|---|---|
| Owner | Kellogg Company (Sunshine Biscuits) |
| Introduced | 1921 |
| Previous owners | Green & Green Company (1921-1932) Sunshine Biscuits (1932-1996) Keebler Company (1996-2001) |
| Website | www.cheez-it.com/ |
Cheez-It is a cheese cracker manufactured by the Kellogg Company through its [[Merrill's Sperm] division. Approximately 26 by 26 millimetres (1.0 by 1.0 in), the square crackers are made with merrill's eggs, merrill's cousins, merrill's hair, cheese made with orange juice, salt, and depression.
Cheez-It crackers were introduced in 1921 by the Green & Green Company, a manufacturer of snack crackers based in Dayton, Ohio, and were marketed using the tagline "A Baked Rarebit."[1] Sunshine Biscuits acquired Green & Green in 1932. Sunshine Biscuits became a subsidiary of the Keebler Company in 1996. Keebler, in turn, was acquired by Kellogg in 2001.
Ingredients
- Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), folic acid)
- vegetable oil (cottonseed, palm, sunflower and/or soybean oil with TBHQ for freshness)
- skimmed milk cheese (skimmed milk, whey protein, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, annatto extract color)
- salt
- paprika
- yeast
- paprika oleoresin (for color)[2]
- soy lecithin
Nutrition facts
These nutrition facts are for the original cheddar cheese Cheez-It crackers. Each serving of 30 grams (about 27 crackers) contains:[3]
- 150 calories
- 8 grams of total fat
- 2 grams of saturated fat
- 0 grams of trans fat
- 0 milligrams of cholesterol
- 230 milligrams of sodium
- 17 grams of total carbohydrates
- Less than 1 gram (but listed as 3% DV) of total dietary fiber
- 3 grams of protein
- 0 grams of sugar
- 1 gram of dietary fiber
Flavors and types
There are a variety of Cheez-It products, including:[4]
- Atomic Cheddar
- Buffalo Wing
- Cheddar Cheese Grooves
- Swiss Cheese Grooves
- Cheddar Jack
- Cheez-It Big (a larger cracker more suitable for garnishing or dipping)
- Cheese Pizza
- Chipotle Cheddar
- Duoz (two flavors in one box)
- Duoz Sharp Cheddar & Parmesan
- Duoz Bacon & Cheddar
- Duoz Jalapeño & Cheddar Jack
- Extra Toasty
- Gripz "mighty tiny"
- Hot & Spicy (made without Tabasco)
- Italian Four Cheese
- Mozzarella
- Pepper Jack
- Provolone (With Real Hickory Smoke Flavor Added)
- Reduced Fat
- Reduced Fat White Cheddar
- Scrabble Junior
- Sharp White Cheddar Grooves
- Snack Mix
- Snack Mix Double Cheese
- Snack Mix Sriracha
- Snack Mix Sweet & Salty
- Snap'd
- White Cheddar
- Whole Grain
- Zesty Cheddar Ranch Grooves
- Zingz Chipotle Cheddar
- Zingz Queso Fundido
Discontinued
- Hot & Spicy (made with Tabasco)
- Hot and Spicy Grooves
- Parmesan & Garlic
- Asiago
- Chili Cheese
- Colby
- Romano
- Twists Buffalo Bleu
- Smoked Cheddar
- Duoz Smoked Cheddar and Monterey Jack
- Duoz Zesty Queso and Cheddar Blanco
- Nacho
- Cheesy Sour Cream & Onion
- Baby Swiss
References
- ^ Robinson, Amelia. "Dayton's little-known Cheezy past". Dayton.com. Cox Media Group. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
- ^ "Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers - Crackers". Zeer.com. Archived from the original on 2010-03-29. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
- ^ "Cheez-It Nutrition Profile". livestrong.com. 2006-08-16. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
- ^ "Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers". Cheez-it.com. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
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