Product: Crunchmaster Gluten-Free Rosemary and Olive Oil Multi-Seed Crackers – $3.79+
I adore Crunchmaster!
No, really, I do. They are one of the best brands for crackers out on the market. I have tried a couple of their crackers before, and really enjoyed munching my way through serving after serving after serving. It’s hard to stop snacking on them at times.
So, believe me when I say it pains me to actually have to say something negative about this brand that not only I love, but also the gluten-free community. Time after time, Crunchmaster finds itself ranked among the best-of-the-best in gluten-free awards. And, rightfully so.
Unless you happen to taste their Rosemary and Olive Oil Multi-Seed Crackers.
I am at a loss here. I bought every variety of the Crunchmaster Multi-Seed Crackers that I could find in my various grocery store stops one week. Why? Because they are so delicious. That’s why! Do I really need more of an explanation? And…then I had to work through products closer to expiration dates before I could crack open one of these packs. This week, the moment came…and I happily tore into the bag and shelled out the serving size (14 crackers at only 140 calories) to take with me to work on Monday.
And when snack time rolled around, I happily pulled down my little container that held these little cracker treasures, pulled off the lid, picked up a cracker, and crunched into it.
And found myself beyond disappointed.
They aren’t bad…per se. No. They just taste a little dry. And with that…the flavor just doesn’t seem right. Perhaps with a dip or sauce or if it was used as the base for an appetizer, then maybe it would work better. But on its own, the cracker just feels off. It tastes…wrong. It lacks flavor, it lacks that crumbly texture that crackers have so they don’t feel dry. It just…wasn’t good.
So, I recommend a hummus or a nice tzatziki, or perhaps some freshly sliced mozzarella and tomato with a basil garnish for it. Something that might add a little texture and flavor to these crackers would definitely improve upon them. At least…in my opinion.
Like I said…it actually pains me to even write this because Crunchmaster had yet to let me down on one of their products. But, I guess we can’t be perfect all the time. But, while this cracker isn’t fit to be eaten naked, dress it up and give it a go. You might decide that all it needed was a complimentary condiment.
Don’t worry, Crunchmaster. You might be down…but you’re not out. I still have a few flavors to go.
The Celiathlete 