REVIEW: Limited Edition Cajun Spice Crispers

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Cajun Spice Crispers pouch.

When I look at these Limited Edition Cajun Spice Crispers, and Crispers in general, I can’t help but think of those Even Thinner Wheat Thins from several years ago.

You don’t remember them? Well, this ancient website has a review of them.

I feel these Crispers are even thinner than Even Thinner Wheat Thins, which makes me wonder when Paper Thin Wheat Thins will come out. And if that does happen, Mondelez should re-release The Most Oreo Oreo Cookies with it.

Don't they remind you of the winding road sign.

I haven’t tried any of the original Crisper flavors yet, so this Cajun Spice flavor is my first experience with the snack. They’re crackers I wouldn’t mind snacking on while watching YouTube videos about tiny homes or livestreams of volcano eruptions. However, if given the choice between Wheat Thins and Crispers, I’m going to pick the former because these thinner crackers don’t have the same flavor punch.

Maybe Flavor Blasted Crispers should be in our future?

While they do have a decent amount of seasoning, it’s applied a little lighter than what you’d find on Wheat Thins. As for what’s there, I taste garlic, onion, cayenne, and a slight chili pepper flavor, and all of it creates a nice savory blend. However, it doesn’t instantly register as Cajun to me. The only thought that quickly hit me while eating these was how much the flavor tastes like Campbell’s Vegetable Soup.

Ugh. Now I want to eat these crackers with Campbell’s Vegetable Soup.

While tasty enough and delightfully crispy, I won’t miss these limited edition crackers after they disappear from shelves.

Purchased Price: $3.17
Size: 5.11 oz pouch
Purchased at: Walmart
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (22 pieces) 140 calories, 6 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 150 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 1 gram of sugar (includes 1 gram of added sugar), and 2 grams of protein.

REVIEW: Nabisco Crispers (US)

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Nabisco Crispers pouches

If Tim Hortons and All Dressed chips are any indication, our neighbors to the north have great taste in snacks. When I learned that Nabisco Crispers, a fan-favorite Canadian snack, was headed to the States, I was eager to try all flavors featured in the rollout: Ranch, Dill Pickle, and BBQ.

Crispers’ Canadian origin is only part of its heritage. Baked and not fried, Crispers uses the tagline: “Not a chip. Not a cracker. They’re Crispers.” A hybrid snack, Crispers are made with a combination of wheat flour and potato flour. Thus, to the uninitiated, much of the fun of trying Crispers is playing Maury Povich, tracing which two familiar snacks reproduced to create this new light and crispy snack cracker.

Nabisco Crispers comes in 3 flavors: BBQ, Dill Pickle, and Ranch

My vote? Wheat Thins and Pringles. Crispers are thin, wavy crackers with a subtle wheat flavor. They are hearty enough to provide a nice crunch but light enough to snap easily, making the serving size very easy to devour. We’ll await the test results on the product’s tasty parentage, then go on to the next judgement: which flavor is best?

Nabisco Crispers Ranch

It may boil down to your personal preference, because each flavor is enjoyable but not aggressive enough to dominate your palate long after your last bite. The Ranch one has a light herby flavor with a hint of garlic powder and creamy buttermilk quality. Of the three varieties, Ranch tastes the mildest, but showcases the wheat flavor of the base the most.

Nabisco Crispers Dill Pickle

The Dill Pickle variety is my favorite of the three. Its flavor is the boldest, balancing refreshing dill flavor with a sharp, tangy brininess. Each crisp in the bag packs a pickle-y punch.

Nabisco Crispers BBQ

The BBQ flavor is typical of what you’d find on a barbeque potato chip: sweet, savory, and smoky. In my taste test, it was the least consistently seasoned. Some crisps are only dusted, while others are coated generously. The more seasoned crisps promise an additional surprise: a little kick of heat in the back of the throat.

Nabisco Crispers graphics

If you keep baked snacks in your pantry, make some extra room for Nabisco Crispers. Fans of Baked Lay’s or Goldfish crackers will love the light, non-greasy texture and variety of flavors. I hope the line expands to include some of the more unique flavors offered in Canada (like Gochujang or Szechuan), but until then, who is up for a trip across the border?

Purchased Price: $2.64 each
Purchased at: Walmart
Size: 5.11 oz (145 g)
Rating: 8 out of 10 (Ranch), 9 out of 10 (Dill Pickle), 8 out of 10 (BBQ)
Nutrition Facts: Ranch (per 22 pieces) – 140 calories, 6 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 210 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 1 gram of sugar, and 2 grams of protein. Dill Pickle (per 23 pieces) – 150 calories, 7 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 230 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 1 gram of sugar, and 2 grams of protein. BBQ (per 23 pieces) – 150 calories, 7 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 220 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 2 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.

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