When seeking the ideal cheese accompaniment, countless consumers reach for the supermarket cracker aisle. Our new cracker taste test compared 17 different crackers from all the big supermarkets, judging the best in terms of quality and value. The findings celebrate the flavors as well as the textures and nutritional value offered by each brand.
Tesco sells its own brand of comparable crackers for £4 for 300g (£1.34 per 100g). We gave Tesco’s crackers a ★★☆☆☆, the worst rating of the whole tasting, despite their decent price point. That suggests that as cheap alternatives, yes, but they failed to deliver in terms of flavor and chew.
Morrisons’ crackers sell for £3.50 for 250g, or £1.40 per 100g. These crackers redeemed themselves with a passing average rating of ★★★★☆. Takeaways They really aren’t a bad option. When you stack it up against the other big players on the scene, there’s still work to be done.
At Asda, you’ll find Jacob’s Biscuits for Cheese 8 Variety Cracker Selection. It’s only £2.98 for 300g, so that’s only 99p per 100g. This heritage brand, founded in Ireland way back in 1851, provides an impressive lineup of eight separate cracker varieties. Tasting results show that these crackers are winners with today’s consumers eager to add variety and flavor.
Look for Peter’s Yard Sourdough Crackers Selection Box for Cheese at Waitrose and Amazon. It’s an absolute steal at £5 for a 270g box working out at only £1.86 per 100g. This pick features three unique flavors, making it a great choice for gourmands. The reviews are decidedly mixed. While some tasters enjoyed the singular flavor, others noted that it came off too distinctive to complement other cheeses.
Waitrose has its own Biscuits For Cheese as well (£2.35/300g), 79p/100g. This new offering provides a baker’s dozen of mellow-snapped, also known as, old-world cracker styles. It won the day in the taste test for its just-right balance of flavor and crunchiness. The enthusiasm caught in the ratings above makes it hard to argue this isn’t a safe bet for fellow cheese lovers.
If you need gluten-free, try Nairn’s Gluten Free Savoury Cracker Selection. You can pick up a 235g bag from Ocado for £4, equating to £1.70 per 100g. This variety pack contains six gluten-free, non-dairy cracker varieties guaranteed to satisfy dietary restrictions while satisfying crunch cravings.
A true blessing for the oat lovers among us, this pack features five different oat-based crackers. While we don’t have detailed ratings for this pick, it provides an excellent counterpoint. It’s great for anyone wanting to take their cheese board to the next level!
Our blind taste test showed distinct separation among the products on chewiness and overall taste preference. While some crackers were praised for their ability to complement cheese varieties, others fell short in delivering a satisfying experience.