Alright, so you wanna know, did Ritz crackers change their recipe in 2023? Well, lemme tell ya, things ain’t always what they used to be. Folks been yappin’ ‘bout how these crackers ain’t the same, so let’s get down to it.
Now, I ain’t no fancy food expert or nothin’, but I got a good memory and a mouth that knows what tastes good. Ritz crackers, they been around forever, it seems. Used to be, them round crackers was always so buttery and crispy. Perfect for dippin’ in stuff or just eatin’ plain. Ritz Original Crackers, that’s what they called ‘em, and they were good eatin’. We always had a box in the pantry, ya know?
But things change, don’t they? Folks start messin’ with things, tryin’ to make ‘em better or cheaper or whatever. And sometimes, well, sometimes they just mess ‘em up.
- So, did they change the recipe? Yup, they did. Not all at once, mind you. Little by little, over the years.
- They say it wasn’t “drastic,” but I reckon some folks can tell the difference.
Back in the day, them crackers had this thing called trans fats. Now, I ain’t no scientist, but I heard it helped keep ‘em crispy. Then, sometime in the late 80’s, they started messin’ with that. And then, they kept changin’ things here and there. Folks started noticin’ the crackers weren’t as crispy as they used to be. Some said they were softer, kinda mushy even. Not like the old days, that’s for sure. And it ain’t just the crispiness, the whole texture of the cracker seems different to some folks. They say the crackers were baked till they were golden brown, had that good crunch, but somewhere along the way, somethin’ changed.
Then there’s the taste. That buttery flavor, that’s what made Ritz crackers, Ritz crackers. But some folks swear it ain’t the same no more. They say it’s weaker, not as rich. Maybe they’re usin’ different stuff, maybe they’re skimpin’ on the butter, I don’t know. But somethin’ ain’t right. I remember when the main reason to buy Ritz Crackers was that buttery taste, it just paired so well with cheeses and other snacks.
Now, I heard tell there was a recall back in 2020. Somethin’ about cheese cracker sandwiches. That ain’t the same as the regular crackers, but it makes you wonder, don’t it? Makes you wonder what else they’re changin’ and why. And then there’s the boxes. I saw with my own eyes, them boxes got smaller but the price stayed the same! Used to get a good 200 grams, now it’s only 150. They think we’re stupid or somethin’? I ain’t saying it’s all bad, mind you. Some folks might not even notice the difference. But for those of us who remember the old Ritz crackers, well, it’s just not the same. And it ain’t just my say so, lots of folks online, they’re yappin’ about the same thing.
So, what’s the main reason Ritz Crackers taste different today? Well, they say Nabisco, the company that makes ‘em, they’re always tryin’ to make things better, or maybe cheaper. They’re changin’ ingredients, changin’ the way they make ‘em. And sometimes, them changes, they don’t work out so well. You’d think they’d want to keep that distinctive flavor that made them famous.
It’s a shame, really. Ritz crackers used to be a staple, somethin’ you could always count on. Now, I dunno. Maybe I’m just gettin’ old and cranky. But I reckon a lot of folks feel the same way. We miss them old Ritz crackers, the ones that were buttery and crispy and just plain good. They were perfect for snackin’, good for parties, holidays, you name it. Now, they’re just… different.
So, yeah, they changed the recipe. And while some might say it wasn’t a big deal, for those of us who remember the real deal, it’s a darn shame. Progress ain’t always a good thing, I tell ya. Sometimes, the old ways are better. And that’s the truth about them Ritz crackers.
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