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Arnotts Salada Original | Chewsday Review

Today, I’m back with another cracking Chewsday review. Let’s see how these Arnott’s Salada crackers compare against the thousands of other savoury snacks on the market.

Ingredients

Positives

Negatives

A big negative is the high sodium content (970mg per 100g). Just one serve of Salada Originals (2 crackers) meets 100% of the daily sodium recommendation for toddlers and 60% for younger children. It’s also worth noting that the wholemeal Salada version is even saltier (1100mg per 100g).
Low in fibre at 1.1g per serve. Wholegrain crackers like the Ryvita Originals have more fibre at 3g per serve.

Marketing

“Low saturated fat.” Yes, true.
“No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives.” Like every other packaged product.
“Baked with monounsaturated oils.” This is partly true. The vegetable oil Arnott’s use is a blend of 90% canola oil and 10% palm oil that is certified sustainable. Canola oil is a monounsaturated fat (healthy source of fat) while palm oil is a saturated fat (unhealthy source of fat).
“Baked with the goodness of Australian wheat.” Great to see brands supporting local growers.

Alternatives