Malkist Cheese Cracker Biscuits Review – Crisp & Delicious

The classic cheese dip + cracker combo was revamped when Malkist launched their cheese cracker biscuits. 

It is nothing but cheese layered between two sugar-sprinkled crackers. While this sounds incredibly appetizing, there’s so much that could go wrong. Stale cheese, soggy crackers, imbalance of salt/sugar. Read Mishry’s Malkist Cheese Cracker biscuits to find out more.

Did Malkist get Mishry’s stamp of approval? 

Here’s all you need to know about Malkist Cheese Cracker.

We set out to find if this combination of cheese, salt, and sugar worked and whether or not it was balanced. Moreover, we gauged the crunch and if the brand delivers on the B vitamins claim. 

1. Flavor

Cheese, salt, and sugar- we gauged if these flavors were balanced. Are the crackers salted? What about cheese? Overall, does this cracker taste fresh? Do the flavors pair well?

2. Texture

Does the cheese have that luscious, melt-in-the-mouth texture, or is it grainy? Is the cracker crisp? Is the crunch bold?

What about sugar? Do the granules add a desirable mouthfeel?

3. Nutrition Quotient

Macronutrients Since this product is not labeled ‘healthy’, we checked it for the macronutrient content and not calories.

Micronutrients It claims to contain B vitamins. Are they present naturally or have they been added artificially? If added naturally, what are the sources?

4. Other Parameters

Packaging

Was the cracker placed in a tray? Is the overall packing travel-friendly? Does it ensure the cracker doesn’t break?

Shelf Life

How long does this cracker stay good for? Does it come with specific storage instructions?

Price

A 23-gram cracker is priced at…

Price & Packaging- A 23-gram sandwiched cracker comes in a plastic pack, without any tray. This is priced at Rs 5 and has a shelf life of 12 months.

Our cracker had slightly broken edges. We’d like to mention the broken piece had no impact on the taste. 

Main Ingredients- Refined wheat flour, Edible vegetable oil (Palmolein), Sugar (29%), Whey, Glucose syrup, Milk powder (1.69%), Cheese powder (cheese, maltodextrin) (1.62%), Tapioca starch, Leavening agent (E503 ii, E500 ii), Edible common salt, Baker’s yeast, Malt extract (0.42%), Butter, Artificial cheese flavor, Emulsifier [Soy lecithin (E-322 (i))], Vitamin premix (Thiamine, Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Cyanocobalamin)

Allergen info – Contains wheat, milk, soy

Contains permitted synthetic food color (E 102, E 110)

Added flavor – Artificial flavoring substances (cheese)

All you need to know about malt

Malt comes from partially germinated cereal grains that may add flavor and enhance the nutritional value of the food/beverage. It is rich in fiber and minerals like potassium, folate, and vitamin B6. 

We scanned the nutrition labels and found the malt and B vitamins claims. Per 100 grams, it offers 0.55 mg of vitamin B1, 0.29 mg of vitamin B2, 0.37 mg of vitamin B6, and 0.81 mcg of vitamin B12.

Texture- The cracker was crisp but quite crumbly. It felt light on the palate, there was no heaviness from fats. The layer of cheese looks like a regular slice (but thinner). Sugar is sprinkled on top which added a subtle graininess.

Taste- The components (cheese and sugar) may not always work well. But fortunately, it worked in the favor of this cracker. The cheese flavor is not too complex but when tasted with the cracker and sugar- it was fairly appetizing. The cheese was slightly salted which paired well with the sugar. This cracker is prepared with ingredients like milk powder and cheese powder, but it had no synthetic aftertaste. 

Here are some interesting FAQs on Malkist cheese cracker biscuits.

Cheesy and crispy- Malkist Cheese Cracker biscuit brings delight in a bite. The crisp, crumbly cracker feels light. The cheese has a lovely flavor and its saltiness pairs well with the tiny sugar granules. 

Cookies or crackers, what do you lean towards?