WHAT'S IN CHEEZ-IT CRACKERS?
CHEEZ-IT CRACKERS — FAR FROM HOMEMADE™
Information updated April 2025
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Here’s a snapshot of what’s in Original Cheez-It Crackers:
CHEEZ-IT COMPARISON: Original vs. Extra Cheesy: You may think the only difference between these two crackers is that one has more cheese than the other. Presumably, the Extra Cheesy Cheez-It Crackers contain more cheese vs. Original Crackers, but the Extra Cheesy Cheez-It Crackers also include multiple additional ingredients, three of which are Flavor Enhancers banned at Whole Foods: Monosodium Glutamate (a.k.a. MSG), Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate. (Sources: Kellanova Cheez-It Web site 4/25; Amazon Whole Foods Web site 4/25)
Extra Cheesy Cheez-It Crackers also contain Yeast Extract, Lactic Acid and Citric Acid which is an FDA-recognized Chemical Preservative. (Source: U.S. FDA 2025)
Extra Cheesy Cheez-It Crackers have many more added ingredients than just extra cheese, including MSG, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Natural Flavor and Chemical Preservatives.
Below is a look at what’s in Kellanova Cheez-It Grooves White Cheddar and Cheez-It Snap’d Cheddar Sour Cream & Onion:
Here are a couple of Cheese Crackers which are Closest To Homemade:
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