Wheat Thins

Wheat Thins
Product typeCracker
OwnerMondelez International
Introduced1947 (1947)
Previous ownersNabisco
Websitewheatthins.com

Wheat Thins are a brand of baked whole grain snack food crackers distributed in the United States and Canada by Mondelez International.[1][2] Vegetable Thins, Oat Thins, Pita Thins, and Rice Thins, which are all spinoffs of Wheat Thins, are available in Canada and some regions of the United States. Wheat Thins themselves come in many flavors and varieties. Nabisco first introduced the product in 1947.[3][4]

Varieties

There are several varieties available, depending on country and market:

  • Artisan cheese: Wisconsin Colby
  • Artisan cheese: Vermont White Cheddar
  • Big
  • Chipotle
  • Dill Pickle
  • Fiber Selects 5-Grain
  • Flatbread Garlic & Parsley
  • Flatbread Tuscan Herb
  • Hint of Salt
  • Honey Mustard
  • Lime (limited time 2013)
  • Multigrain
  • Original
  • Popped – a popped chip variety of Wheat Thins[5]
  • Ranch
  • Reduced Fat [6]
  • Sour Cream and Onion
  • Smoked Gouda
  • Smoky BBQ
  • Spicy Buffalo
  • Sundried Tomato & Basil
  • Sweet Onion
  • Sweet Potato
  • Zesty Salsa

Additional discontinued/changed flavors:

  • Baked Snack Reduced Fat
  • Cream Cheese & Chives
  • Harvest 5-Grain
  • Harvest 7-Grain
  • Harvest Garden Vegetable
  • Honey[7]
  • Lightly Cinnamon
  • Low Sodium
  • Parmesan Basil

See also

References

  1. ^ Newman, Andrew Adam (January 5, 2011). "Wheat Thins: Call Them Snacks, Not Crackers". The New York Times. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  2. ^ Willett, W.; Skerrett, P.J. (2011). Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating. Free Press. p. 127. ISBN 978-1-4391-3481-8. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  3. ^ Newman, Andrew Adam (January 25, 2013). "Old-Line Snack Is Highlighting Fervor of Fans". The New York Times. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  4. ^ Drewniany, B.L.; Jewler, A.J. (2013). Creative Strategy in Advertising. Cengage Learning. p. 80. ISBN 978-1-133-30726-6. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  5. ^ "Calories in Wheat Thins Popped Sour Cream & Onion". MyFitnessPal.com. January 20, 2016. Archived from the original on October 11, 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  6. ^ "Calories in Wheat Thins Crackers Reduced Fat". MyFitnessPal.com. January 20, 2016. Archived from the original on October 11, 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  7. ^ Reinstein, David A. (February 4, 2008). "Product Review: Original Wheat Thins". Yahoo! Voices.

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