I'm sure I am.
Since I was about 7 years old, whenever I got extra money, I would run round to the shop and buy a packet of Jacobs Cream Crackers. I would then go home, go straight to my bedroom and greedily eat them all. As times changed, I grew older and wiser, things never changed, well ... Read review
Advantages: They are the fabbest snacking biccie Disadvantages: I can't think of any
I'm sure I am.
Since I was about 7 years old, whenever I got extra money, I would run round to the shop and buy a packet of Jacobs Cream Crackers. I would then go home, go straight to my bedroom and greedily eat them all. As times changed, I grew older and wiser, things never changed, well maybe a few things. Now I send my husband straight to the shop to buy a pack and then I sit and eat them all!
So why do I love these biscuits/crackers, ... ...hate anything on the crackers, although there isn't much of a taste on them, I feel that adding something makes the tastes mingle and then I don't like it. Weird, I know!
I would admit that the crackers really have no taste whatsover - there is A taste but like bread - you can't really describe what bread tastes like but a lot of people like it.
The wacky world of Cream Crackers.
Cream Crackers are used in World Record ... more
I'm sure I am. Since I was about 7 years old, whenever I got extra money, I would run round to the shop and buy a packet of Jacobs Cream Crackers. I would then go home, go straight to my bedroom and greedily eat them all. As times changed, I grew older and wiser, things never changed, well maybe a few things. Now I send my husband straight to the shop to buy a pack and then I sit and eat them all!
So why do I love these biscuits/crackers, and plain ones at that? I don't know!! I hate anything on the crackers, although there isn't much of a taste on them, I feel that adding something makes the tastes mingle and then I don't like it. Weird, I know! I would admit that the crackers really have no taste whatsover - there is A taste but like bread - you can't really describe what bread tastes like but a lot of people like it.
The wacky world of Cream Crackers. Cream Crackers are used in World Record attempts. Because they are a dry biscuit, there is a challenge to see how many of them you can eat without taking a drink. In fact, they even had it as a challenge on Big Brother 2 - People say that it is really hard - so why can I eat a whole packet no bother? I haven't been able to get any information on what this world record stands at. But once I do, I will add it to this op, and then maybe we'll see if one of our fellower Ciaoers - or maybe you - can get our name in the book!
*Let me tell you about them* Jacobs Cream Crackers have been circulating our shops for years. In fact 117 years to be precise! They were discovered in 1985, they are produced by a company named....wait for it....Jacobs! Jacobs are then owned by a company called Danone Group.
The look- When you take them out the packet, you see a biscuit that is about 5cm x 5cm. It is coloured cream with brown raised parts that is just more cooked than the cream area. There is no smooth flat area on the biscuit, just bumps and puffed areas where it has risen in the oven.
Made of- The jacobs Crackers are mainly made of wheat, yeast and flour. But they do add other thinks like raising agents etc.
So people are probably thinking - Can I diet on these. You answer, not really, there is still 1.1g of fat per biscuit.
The packet - The packet is orange and yellow, with black writing, it's not hard to miss as it stands out from the shelfs. In the 13 years I have been buying these, they haven't really changed the packet design once. It has always been Orange and now there is the difference of the splash of yellow.
Price You can buy these Crackers in various forms. Crackers and Cheese - Not many places do this, but I have seen it in several places whilst travelling to places in UK. You get 2 Crackers and a small chunk of cheese with a side packet of butter. From what I can remember, they cost about £1!!! For a 200g packet they cost - 34p For a 300g packet - 47p For a 500g packet - 54p
I always buy the 500g pack!
What else may go with them. Cheese and wine - Goes down great at parties. Branston Pickle - My friend eats them with these all the time. Ham - To make a cracker sandwich. Jam - If you want them sweetened up.
You have to store the Crackers in a cool dry place otherwise they go soft - Cream Crackers may be gorgeous as normal but when they are soft - forget it!
If you, like me, like Cream Crackers and buy a pcket of these but find them to be unsatisfactory then: From the Packet The Jacobs Bakery Limited P.O.Box 14 Liverpool L9 7JX United KIngdom
Tel - 08081 44 94 54
Sorry, no recipe for this op - I don't have one and couldn't find one :(
Advantages: lovely with cheese Disadvantages: makes you eat too much cheese!
I am very partial to a bit of cheese and the nicest way to eat it apart from on its own, is with some Jacobs Cream Crackers.
Jacobs Cream Crackers were originally created in 1885 and are currently owned/produced by United Biscuits. They are the fastest selling cracker in the UK and Jacobs is the number 1 name in crackers.
PACKAGING
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Described briefly as there is no picture at the top. If I can find one I will add it at the end. The ... ...There are a couple pictures of crackers on the packaging. (Just to give you an idea of what to look out for on the biscuit shelf).
LOOK OF THE CRACKER
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The cracker is brown and cream in colour. It is square and about 52 by 52, about the size of a post-it note. It is slightly flatter on one side, then the other side is bumpy and bits flake off. On the darker side it has imprinted across the middle "Jacob & Co" and also "Cream" ...
kismet 17.03.2006
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Advantages: good for morning sickness Disadvantages: dry as a bone!
I was browsing through the categories, as you do, and noticed that nobody had written anything on Jacobs Cream Crackers. I was truly amazed! Can nobody have anything to say on this truly British masterpiece?
I decided that I must try and write something on this truly boring food commodity. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind the odd cracker, but it needs to be smothered in butter and possibly something else.
Have you noticed that when you put out ... ...biscuit to go? They are so dry and so messy! A tablecloth is a sight to behold when it has seen an attack of the killer crackers!
To be fair, they are wonderful when you are pregnant to ease morning sickness. Go on Sarah, give them a try! I got through packets of the things, completely dry, when I was having my own children. The secret is to eat a few, bone dry, before attempting to get up in the morning. It is often enough to help settle your stomach. ...
water-witch 01.08.2002
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Advantages: Tasty, quick snack Disadvantages: The fattening cheese that goes with them
...Comments write to
The Jacob's bakery Limitited
Po Box 14
Liverpool
L9 7JX
Freephone 08081 44 94 54
or post me a comment too. It is best to store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
They have 35 calories per buiscuit. 0.8 g protein
1.1g fat
So as you can see quite healthy, just beware what you put on them. Thanks for listening, Jane ...
Janemartin 10.11.2002
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Advantages: 30 ish per 200g packet Disadvantages: Need to be eaten quickly once opened.....shame
...his Dublin factory in 1885.Today Jacob's is now owned by French food giant Danone, and although the brand is still the top cracker in the UK, it appears our tastes are becoming more diverse and continental. Hence Jacob's is now making things more exotic with a Mediterranean range which are lighter and crumblier, more suited to Brie or Feta perhaps?
Each lightly baked cracker has six and a quarter square inches of surface on which to spread a topping. ... ...cheese, pate, paste, preserves, smoked salmon, peanut butter, caviar, marmite, or anything else that takes your fancy. Some have even been known to enjoy these light baked crispy crackers, plain, unadulterated and on their own…………
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suehome 03.11.2008
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Advantages: Discussions Discussions Disadvantages: They always fall butter side down
I personally love Jacob’s Crackers, but I am still going to try and give a fairly balanced view of this very well know product.
Just in case you have never seen them in the shops, I will give you a quick description, so you can look out for Jacob’s Crackers the next time you do your shopping. They come in a long rectangular packet, which is made up of two shades of bright orange. The Jacob’s logo then appears on three sides of ... ...a black horizontal diamond.
They tend to be available in two sizes and are very affordable. The smaller of the two packets is priced at 39p in my local store, as compared to 51p for the larger size. As the larger packet is just under twice the size of the small option, it is definitely more cost effective to “go large!”
Now for the best part, the crackers themselves…
…Jacob’s Crackers are square in shape with a lightly ...
rlb3 26.04.2003
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***WHAT ARE TWIGLETS?***
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~~~ About Jacob's ~~~
Jacob's are actually known as Jacob Fruitfield Food and are registered in Ireland. Besides fig rolls they produce a variety of other foods including Jacob's CreamCrackers, Tuc biscuits and Jacob's oat crumbles.
For more information see www.jacobfruitfield.com
Address:
Jacob Fruitfield Foods Limited
Belgard Road
Tallaght
Dublin 24
IRELAND
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