Honey Maid Graham Crackers

What’s in it

• CUnbleached Enriched FlourRefined wheat flour with added B vitamins and iron. The fortification is not a safety concern, but the base flour is refined rather than whole grain.PubMed · NIH
• CWheat FlourRefined wheat flour made from the starchy endosperm after the bran and germ are removed. It is a common, permitted ingredient, but it is not a whole grain.PubMed · NIH
• ANiacinAn added vitamin B3 fortificant. Fortified vitamins and minerals are generally considered safe and are used to restore nutrients lost in processing.PubMed · NIH
• AReduced IronAn added mineral fortificant used to enrich flour. Fortification is a standard public-health measure and is not considered a child safety concern at typical food levels.PubMed · NIH
• AThiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)An added vitamin B1 fortificant. It is generally safe and commonly used in enriched grain products.PubMed · NIH
• ARiboflavin (Vitamin B2)An added vitamin B2 fortificant. This is a standard fortified nutrient and is not a safety concern at normal dietary levels.PubMed · NIH
• AFolic AcidAn added vitamin B9 fortificant. Folic acid fortification is widely used and supported by public health authorities.PubMed · NIH
• BGraham FlourWhole grain wheat flour that retains the bran, germ, and endosperm. It is minimally processed and generally a good child food ingredient.PubMed · NIH
• AWhole Grain Wheat FlourA whole grain flour that keeps the grain's bran, germ, and endosperm. Whole grains are among the safest and most nutritious staple ingredients for children.PubMed · NIH
• CSugarAdded cane or beet sugar, a refined sweetener. It is not unsafe in itself, but it adds free sugar with no essential nutrients.PubMed · NIH
• BSoybean And/Or Canola OilA refined vegetable oil blend. These oils are common food ingredients and are generally safe for children, though they are more processed than whole foods.PubMed · NIH
• BHoneyA natural sugar source that is generally safe for older children, but should never be given to infants under 12 months because of botulism risk.PubMed · NIH
• BLeavening (Baking Soda, Calcium Phosphate)A standard baking mixture used to help dough rise. These are widely permitted food ingredients and are generally low concern at typical dietary amounts.PubMed · NIH
• BSaltCommon sodium chloride used for flavor. Safe in normal amounts, but children should not get excessive sodium from packaged foods.PubMed · NIH
• CSoy LecithinA common emulsifier derived from soy and used to mix ingredients smoothly. It is generally considered safe, with some limited concern mainly for children with soy allergy.PubMed · NIH
• CArtificial FlavorA broad label for flavoring compounds rather than a single ingredient. Safety is generally regulated, but the exact chemicals are not disclosed, so child-specific evidence is limited.PubMed · NIH
• AWheatA whole grain ingredient if used as the grain itself. Whole wheat foods are minimally processed and generally a good staple for children, though wheat is an allergen for some.PubMed · NIH
• ASoyA whole legume source of protein and fiber. Soy is generally considered safe for children unless there is a soy allergy or specific medical advice to avoid it.PubMed · NIH