What Crackers Have No Seed Oils? (2026 Guide)

The Short Answer

Finding a cracker without seed oils is surprisingly difficult. 95% of the cracker aisle—including "healthy" whole grain options—relies on soybean, canola, or sunflower oil for texture and shelf life.

If you want strictly no seed oils, buy these:

* Hu Kitchen (Coconut Oil)

* Firehook (Organic Olive Oil)

* Top Seedz (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

* All-American (Real Butter)

* Wasa / Finn Crisp (Oil-Free)

Avoid almost everything else, including Triscuit, Ritz, Wheat Thins, and Club, which are primarily vehicles for soybean and canola oil.

Why This Matters

Most crackers are essentially flour deep-fried in oil. A typical cracker is 20-30% fat by weight, and in conventional brands, that fat is exclusively industrial seed oil.

These oils (Soybean, Canola, Corn, Cottonseed) are high in Omega-6 fatty acids, which are prone to oxidation and inflammation. Because crackers are a dry, shelf-stable product, the oils used must be highly processed to prevent them from going rancid quickly.

When you swap to crackers made with olive oil, coconut oil, or butter, you aren't just avoiding inflammation—you're eating a product that usually has fewer preservatives, because stable saturated fats don't require as much chemical help to stay fresh.

What's Actually In Popular Crackers

To understand the problem, look at the ingredient lists of the best-sellers.

Ritz Crackers (Avoid):

> Enriched Flour, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Sugar, Palm Oil, High Fructose Corn Syrup.

Triscuit (Avoid):

> Whole Grain Wheat, Canola or Soybean Oil, Sea Salt.

> (Even the "simple" cracker is soaked in seed oil.)

Wheat Thins (Avoid):

> Whole Grain Wheat Flour, Canola Oil, Sugar, Cornstarch, Malt Syrup.

The Best Options (No Seed Oils)

These brands use fruit oils (olive, avocado, coconut) or animal fats (butter) exclusively.

\Note: Some Rustic Bakery varieties mix Canola Oil with Olive Oil. Read the back of the box carefully.*

The "Better" Options (High Oleic Oils)

Many health-conscious brands use High Oleic Sunflower or Safflower Oil. These oils are bred to have more stable monounsaturated fats (like olive oil) and less inflammatory Omega-6.

While technically "seed oils," they are significantly better than conventional soy/corn oil. If you aren't strictly avoiding all seeds, these are acceptable.

• Simple Mills (Almond Flour Crackers) — Uses organic sunflower oil. Is Simple Mills Crackers Clean
• Mary's Gone Crackers — Uses organic sunflower oil. Is Marys Gone Crackers Clean
• Siete Tortilla Chips — Uses avocado oil (technically a chip, but often used as a cracker substitute).

The Bottom Line

1. Go Grain-Free: Brands like Hu Kitchen and Top Seedz naturally avoid cheap oils because their premium price point allows for coconut or olive oil.

2. Check Sourdough: "Artisan" sourdough crackers (like Firehook) are the most likely category to use real olive oil.

3. Read "Made with Olive Oil" Carefully: Many brands (like Good Thins or generic store brands) say "Made with Olive Oil" on the front but list "Soybean OR Canola Oil" as the second ingredient.

4. Try Butter: If you miss the flaky texture of Ritz, All-American Sweet Butter Crackers are the closest clean swap.

FAQ

Does Triscuit have seed oils?

Yes. Triscuits are made with canola or soybean oil. Despite having only three ingredients, the oil used is inflammatory. Is Triscuit Clean

Are there any crackers made with butter?

Yes, but they are rare. All-American Crackers (Sweet Butter flavor) are made with flour, butter, sugar, and salt. Avoid brands like "Club" or "Town House" which look buttery but use soybean oil.

Is palm oil a seed oil?

Technically, no. Palm oil comes from the fruit of the palm, not the seed. It is a saturated fat and is more stable than soy/canola oil. Brands like Carr's and Jovial use palm oil. It is generally considered safer health-wise than seed oils, though it has environmental concerns.

What about Wasa and Finn Crisp?

These are excellent options. Wasa Multi Grain and Finn Crisp Original are often completely fat-free or contain negligible amounts of fat, bypassing the oil issue entirely.

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