Protein snacks made with cricket flour: outrageously good and super crunchy!
- All the flavour of crickets in one crunch!
- Athletes know it: they're made for them
- Unique, practical and innovative!
- 21%protein
- 8.6 gprotein per 40 g
- 168 kcalper 40 g
- 5.0 gfibre per 100 g
- 30-day guarantee: if you don't like it, we'll refund you
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I never would have expected crackers made with cricket flour to be this good! Until a few years ago I didn't think I'd even have the courage to try. On Breaking Italy's suggestion I decided…
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The crackers are amazing. I really love the pepper & lime one too. And the tomato flavour is really good as well. Original, single-serve, high in protein and moreish. Filling and tasty!
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The crackers are really good, a great snack.
I like the crunch and the taste.
My friends and colleagues liked them too.
Description
Tasty crackers made with cricket flour: a snack-size bite for anyone who wants a protein-packed, practical and sustainable snack. Perfect if you play sports or simply love innovation! Crickets are an exceptional source of complete protein with a low environmental impact, and Cracker Bites are great for aperitivo, as a salad topping or with hummus and veggie soups. Made in Italy with just a few simple, natural ingredients.
Ingredients and allergens
Cracker Bites Lime & Pepper: Soft wheat flour, cricket powder (Acheta domesticus) (15%), high oleic sunflower oil, tapioca starch, sea salt, black pepper (non-EU) (1%), yeast, lime flavouring (EU (Italy)) (1%). May contain sesame.
Cracker Bites Rosemary & Thyme: Soft wheat flour, cricket powder (Acheta domesticus) (15%), high oleic sunflower oil, tapioca starch, sea salt, rosemary (non-EU) (1%), thyme (non-EU) (1%), onion powder, yeast. May contain sesame.
Cracker Bites Tomato & Oregano: Soft wheat flour, cricket powder (Acheta domesticus) (15%), high oleic sunflower oil, tapioca starch, tomato powder (EU (Italy)) (3%), sea salt, oregano (non-EU) (0.5%), onion powder, garlic powder, yeast. May contain sesame.
For allergens, see ingredients in bold. Contains crickets: people allergic to crustaceans, molluscs or dust mites may also be allergic to crickets.
Nutrition information
Nutrition Information
| Average nutritional values | per 100 g | per 40 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 420 kcal / 1766 kJ | 168 kcal / 706 kJ |
| Fat | 12.8 g | 5.1 g |
| of which saturates | 2.2 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52.6 g | 21.0 g |
| of which sugars | 2.4 g | 1.0 g |
| Fibre | 5.0 g | 2.0 g |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 8.6 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.1 µg | 1.2 µg |
How to enjoy them
1. On their own, post-workout;
2. With chickpea hummus, black olives and sun-dried tomatoes at aperitivo time;
3. Crumbled over salad for extra crunch and protein.
Why they're good for you
- Protein contributes to a growth in and maintenance of muscle mass
- Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
These health benefits have all been approved by the EU only after a rigorous scientific assessment by EFSA (the European Food Safety Authority).
The Small Giants extra touch
Cricket flour: what's really inside
House crickets (Acheta domesticus) farmed for food, dried and ground. A little goes a long way to enrich crackers, pasta and taralli.
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What does it taste like?
Toasty, with hazelnut notes and sometimes a hint of shrimp. In the finished products, though, what you mostly taste is the recipe: a cracker tastes like a cracker, a tarallo like a tarallo.
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Is it approved?
Yes. The house cricket is a novel food: EFSA assessed its safety and the European Union authorised its use in food. People allergic to crustaceans, molluscs or dust mites may also react to crickets.
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Why should I?
For variety. Chicken, tuna and tofu get old after a while: cricket flour is another source of complete protein, ready to go in crackers, pasta and taralli.
- 9 out of 9 essential amino acids: complete protein
- B12 · iron naturally present in cricket flour
- Vietnam certified cricket farms, shipped by sea
More questions
How do I fit it into my diet?
You don't need to change your habits: just add one more protein source to what you already eat. Crackers and taralli for snacks and aperitivo, cricket pasta for meals: you mix up your sources without cooking any more.
A lot or a little?
How much protein does it really have?
Grams of protein per 100 g, next to the classic version and the foods you usually eat to get it.
- Cracker bites 21 g
- Classic salted crackersclassic 9.4 g
Indicative average values per 100 g; our product: value on the label. Sources: Small Giants guide. Classic salted crackers: INRAN tables (now CREA).
Quality counts too
Complete protein
Proteins are made of amino acids, the way a puzzle is made of pieces. Nine are essential: the body doesn't produce them, so they have to come from food. Some foods contain only a few of them; our protein sources contain them all.
Crickets and larvae have all 9 essential amino acids, just like meat, eggs and dairy.
9/9essential amino acids
- Histidine
- Isoleucine
- Leucine
- Lysine
- Methionine
- Phenylalanine
- Threonine
- Tryptophan
- Valine
This refers to the protein source used in the product.
Just a few things, all easy to pronounce
Ingredient by ingredient
The same ingredients as on the label, one by one: how much is in there and why it's there.
- Soft wheat flourThe base of the cracker. Contains gluten.
- Cricket powder15%Acheta domesticusThe protein source: it brings complete protein and toasty hazelnut notes.
- High oleic sunflower oilThe fat in the dough. High oleic means rich in oleic acid, the same monounsaturated fat found in olive oil.
- Tapioca starchA starch made from cassava: it lightens the dough and makes it crisp.
- Sea saltFor a savoury taste.
- Black pepper1%non-EU
- YeastFor crispness.
- Lime flavouring1%EU (Italy)
Allergens: wheat, cricket.
May contain sesame. Contains crickets: people allergic to crustaceans, molluscs or dust mites may also be allergic to crickets.
- Soft wheat flourThe base of the cracker. Contains gluten.
- Cricket powder15%Acheta domesticusThe protein source: it brings complete protein and toasty hazelnut notes.
- High oleic sunflower oilThe fat in the dough. High oleic means rich in oleic acid, the same monounsaturated fat found in olive oil.
- Tapioca starchA starch made from cassava: it lightens the dough and makes it crisp.
- Sea saltFor a savoury taste.
- Rosemary1%non-EU
- Thyme1%non-EU
- Onion powder
- YeastFor crispness.
Allergens: wheat, cricket.
May contain sesame. Contains crickets: people allergic to crustaceans, molluscs or dust mites may also be allergic to crickets.
- Soft wheat flourThe base of the cracker. Contains gluten.
- Cricket powder15%Acheta domesticusThe protein source: it brings complete protein and toasty hazelnut notes.
- High oleic sunflower oilThe fat in the dough. High oleic means rich in oleic acid, the same monounsaturated fat found in olive oil.
- Tapioca starchA starch made from cassava: it lightens the dough and makes it crisp.
- Tomato powder3%EU (Italy)
- Sea saltFor a savoury taste.
- Oregano0.5%non-EU
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- YeastFor crispness.
Allergens: wheat, cricket.
May contain sesame. Contains crickets: people allergic to crustaceans, molluscs or dust mites may also be allergic to crickets.
After tasting
(Almost) everyone likes them!
From the reviews of people who've already tried it.
- 4,8/5average rating
- 86%5-star reviews
- 97%4- or 5-star reviews
- 624reviews
Still not sure?
Frequently asked questions
What's in each order?
The 3-Flavour Mix contains 24 bags of 80 g: 8 of each of the three flavours. Single-flavour packs contain 8 bags of 80 g. Each bag holds 2 portions of 40 g.
Can I eat them if I have allergies?
They contain wheat (gluten) and crickets and may contain sesame. People allergic to crustaceans, molluscs or dust mites may also be allergic to crickets.
How do I enjoy them best?
On their own after a workout; with hummus, black olives and sun-dried tomatoes at aperitivo time; crumbled over salad for extra crunch.
When will my order arrive?
Order by 12:00 and you'll usually get it within 1-2 working days. You'll find the estimated date for your order under the add-to-cart button.
How do refunds work?
If the product doesn't win you over, you've got 30 days to change your mind: we'll refund you, no questions asked.
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