Photograph by Audrey Anastasia
Fresh mango salsa prepared with late harvest tomatoes by BL
Reason #1: There is no way you can binge on WASA crackers.
Reason #2: Two crackers contribute 30g of whole grains. That's more than 62% of the recommended amount per day, and is associated with decreased risk of heart disease, constipation, and better management of desired body weight. So, ditch the Ritz®.
Reason #3: Their parent company, Wasabrød of Sweden, complies with the California Supply Chain Transparency Act. This Act mandates they operate in a manner that respects and safeguards human rights, works to prevent worker exploitation, direct or indirect, and complies with the national and international laws of all countries they work with. Human trafficking and slave labor are alive and well in the food industry, especially where palm oil is traded. You see, palm oil is the most traded edible oil in the world. The rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia supply about 85% of all palm oil that is grown. There are not sustainable measures in place for those rainforests and much of the harvest is thanks to child labor. Unfortunately, the licensed bakers for Girl Scout Cookies and Keebler Grasshoppers aren't adopters of the Act, so by purchasing these products you are contributing to these issues. Choose brands with a conscious, like WASA.
Reason #4: All WASA products are non-GMO.
Reason #5: They contain zero trans fats and are free of partially hydrogenated oils.
Reason #6: Seven of the ten varieties contain no added sugar. The other three contain <1g/sv.
Reason #7: There are almost always $1 off coupons online making them downright inexpensive.
Reason #8: They pair perfectly with Trader Joe's Spicy Hummus.
Reason #9: (it's comin'....)