Pita Bite Crackers — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Pita Bite Crackers by Trader Joe's OKAY — score 70/90.

A refreshingly short cracker list: refined flour, sunflower oil, yeast, salt and a simple dough conditioner. No added sugar, no artificial anything, no gum stack. The only real knock is that it is white enriched flour rather than whole grain, which keeps it out of MUNCH.

Why this verdict

• Short, clean list with no added sugar and no sweetener system
• No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or flavor enhancers
• Built on refined enriched flour rather than whole grain
• Single dough conditioner (wheat starch, ascorbic acid), nothing exotic
• A neutral, functional dip vehicle rather than a nutrient-dense food

Ingredients (6)

• unbleached enriched flour (moderate) — Refined wheat flour, the base of the laminated dough.
• Sunflower Oil (moderate) — Refined oil, present in a small amount.
• yeast (safe) — Leavening for the laminated layers.
• Sea Salt (moderate) — Small amount for flavor contrast.
• wheat starch (moderate) — Part of the dough conditioner.
• ascorbic acid (safe) — Vitamin C used as a dough strengthener.