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Spliits Carrot Crispbread | Chewsday Review

Today I’m back with another cracker of a review. Let’s see if Spliits Carrot Crispbread are better than the classic Cruskits, or if they'll they crack under the pressure.

Ingredients

Positives

Sodium content in Spliits Carrots Crispbread (300mg per 100g) is well within healthy guidelines and less than Arnott’s Cruskits Original (367mg per 100g). Interestingly, the sodium content in Spliits Crispbread varies considerably between flavours, ranging from 292mg (Spliits Black Bean Crispbread) to 580mg (Spliits Tomato Crispbread) per 100g.
Similar to other savoury crackers, these crispbreads are low in sugar (1.8g per 100g). Arnott’s Cruskits Original contain a small amount of added sugar (total sugar content 3.9g per 100g), whereas Spliits Carrot Crispbread have no added sugar.
Saturated fat (0.5g per 100g) meets recommendations and is less than Arnott’s Cruskits Original (3.9g per 100g) and similar to Arnott’s 98% fat free Cruskits (0.2g per 100g).

Negatives

The texture is less meltable than Cruskits, making it slightly more advanced for babies, but will still soften with a wet topping.
Spliits Carrots are low in fibre at 0.4g per serve (2 biscuits). This is equivalent to 3% of a toddlers and 2% of a young child’s daily fibre needs, and is similar to Arnott’s Cruskits Original (0.5g per serve).
At $30.80 per kg, these are not the cheapest crackers on the market, and are only ever so slightly cheaper than Arnott’s Cruskits Original ($32 per kg).

Marketing

‘Made with the goodness of great-tasting veggies’ – This is a bit of a stretch as these only contain 4% carrot. Although Spliits Carrot Crispbread contain corn, the corn in crackers is often considered a grain because of the way it is harvested.
‘98% fat free, 52 calories per serve’ – Another diet culture marketing tactic.
‘Gluten free’ – True, these don’t contain any gluten in the ingredients list, making it a great option for families with coeliac disease or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity. A food being labeled as ‘gluten-free’ doesn’t mean it’s healthier for the general population.

Alternatives

Overall, Spliits Carrot Crispbreads are similar to Arnott’s Cruskits Original, with both being low in sugar and fibre.
Spliits Carrot Crispbreads don’t contain any wheat, cow’s milk or soy, making them a great alternative for families who are gluten-free or have an allergy to wheat, cow’s milk and/or soy.
If you’re after a higher fibre content, try adding a high-fibre spread or topping like hummus, mashed avocado or any veggie-based dip.
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