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Triscuit

Triscuit is a brand of baked whole-grain snack crackers originally made from wheat and now owned by Mondelēz International.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Triscuit is a brand of baked whole-grain wheat crackers owned by Mondelēz International. The original crackers are made from just three ingredients: whole grain wheat, oil, and salt.

What it is

Original Triscuit crackers are made from whole grain wheat, oil, and sea salt. The wheat is processed into shredded strands, woven into a web, stacked, crimped, and baked into square crackers. They are baked, not fried.

Why it matters

Triscuits are marketed as a source of dietary fiber and low in saturated fat. A serving of six Original crackers (28 g) has 120 calories and 3 g of fiber. Because they contain wheat, they are not gluten-free.

Key details

Triscuit is owned by Mondelēz International and sold in the United States and Canada. The brand is described as a consumer favourite in both markets.

In short

  • Made from whole grain wheat, oil, and salt.
  • Baked, not fried.
  • 120 calories and 3 g fiber per 6-cracker serving.
  • Not gluten-free; contains wheat.
Canadian angle

Triscuit is sold in Canada and Mondelēz International describes it as a consumer favourite in both the U.S. and Canada.[10]

Quick questions

What is a Triscuit made of?
Original Triscuits are made from whole grain wheat, oil, and salt.
How many calories are in a Triscuit?
Original Triscuits list 120 calories per 6 crackers (28 g).
Are Triscuits gluten free?
No. The original product contains wheat, so it is not gluten-free.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triscuit
    Supports: Brand description; baked whole wheat cracker form; manufacturing process; naming discussion.
  2. Foods Co. — https://www.foodsco.net/p/triscuit-original-crackers/0004400002795
    Supports: Original ingredients listed as whole grain wheat, oil, and salt.
  3. H-E-B — https://www.heb.com/product-detail/triscuit-original-whole-grain-wheat-crackers/1556327
    Supports: Ingredients listed as whole grain wheat, canola oil, and sea salt; contains wheat.
  4. Mondelēz International — https://www.mondelezinternational.com/Our-Brands/Triscuit/
    Supports: Ownership; brand description; dietary fiber and low saturated fat claims; U.S. and Canada market presence.
  5. MyFoodData — https://tools.myfooddata.com/nutrition-facts/2491746/wt1
    Supports: Nutrition facts for Original Triscuit, including 120 calories per 6 crackers and 3 g fiber.
  6. Environmental Working Group — https://www.ewg.org/foodscores/products/044000053819-TriscuitCrackersOriginal/
    Supports: Contains wheat as a major allergen ingredient.