Ak-mak Whole Wheat Sesame Crackers - Food Review

With a funny name like ak-mak, you might wonder if the cracker is nutritious. This 100% whole wheat sesame cracker does have a place in a healthy diet. Read why ak-mak stone ground sesame crackers will easily earn a spot in your cupboard, no matter how funny-sounding the name might be.

Where to Find Ak-mak

You can find ak-mak whole wheat crackers in your grocery store's cracker aisle. Look for the yellow box among the whole grain crackers and specialty crackers. Most larger grocery chains carry ak-mak crackers, but smaller grocery stores may not.

Ak-mak Features

Four generations of Soojian family members have been baking ancient flat breads and cracker breads for over 100 years in the United States. The cracker box claims that the whole wheat sesame cracker is the #1 cracker in the marketplace and has been since 1952.

Ak-mak 100% Whole Wheat Sesame Crackers has earned the California State Fair Blue Ribbon Gold Medallion.

Ak-mak Ingredients

The box also claims that the highest quality wheat found in America is ground into flour in stone mills for use in ak-mak bakeries. No preservatives are used, and the entire kernel--the bran, germ, and endosperm are used to make the whole wheat flour.

Ak-mak Nutrition Facts

The ingredients found in ak-mak 100% stone ground whole wheat sesame crackers are these: 100% organically stone ground whole wheat flour, clover honey, sesame oil, dairy butter, sesame seeds, yeast and salt.

The food product claims to be low in fat and provides no cholesterol. A serving size is 5 crackers. There are 220 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein, and 115 calories in a single serving. There are 4 servings per container.

Ak-mak Taste

Ak-mak crackers are very crisp, slightly sweet, and definitely whole grain. The addition of sesame seeds baked on top adds another flavor dimension.

Cost Per Unit

You might expect to pay a bit more for specialty crackers than you do for regular saltines. The price is anywhere from $1.99 to $2.99 per 4.15 oz box.

Personal Recommendations

I would highly recommend ak-mak 100% stone ground whole wheat sesame crackers. The taste is delicious, and the nutritional profile makes it worth the price. I especially like the crispness of the cracker and the fact that it's stone ground. You can't miss with this specialty cracker. Next time you travel the cracker aisle in your supermarket, pick up a box and add it to your shopping cart.

Ak-mak Bakeries are located in Sanger, California.
http://www.akmakbakeries.com/products.html