FlipSides good combo of cracker and pretzel

It’s a cracker with a secret identity. Flip over the new Townhouse crackers and you’ll find a pretzel.

Townhouse FlipSides Pretzel Crackers got a hearty welcome from many of our food panel tasters.

“Great airy crunch with just the right amount of salt,” said Skip Hubbard. “Great for parties, picnics and days at the lake.”

“I love the salty flavor in this cracker,” said Peggy Kazanis. “A great combo with cheese.”

Vicki Deschaine liked the idea, too. “A pleasant yin and yang of cracker and pretzel flavors. I can think of lots to do with these.”

Some thought the crackers were a bit dry on their own, but that a dip might be the perfect antidote.

“Nice shape and crunch,” said Nancy Robinson. “Kind of dry.”

Tina Johnson wasn’t taken in by the cracker’s alter ego. “Pretty boring cracker. Really, how many ways can you make a small cracker?”

Andy Hoye wasn’t convinced either. “Looks like it might be interesting – but it’s not,” he said.

Overall, the panel members gave the new crackers three and a half stars on our five-star scale. Townhouse FlipSides are also sold in Cheddar flavor. The 11.7-ounce box sells for $2.49.

Townhouse FlipSides Pretzel Crackers

Price: $2.49 for 13.5 ounce box

Nutrition per serving: 70 calories, 3.5 grams fat (.5 gram saturated, 45 percent fat calories), 1 gram protein, 10 grams carbohydrate, no cholesterol, 1 gram dietary fiber, 200 milligrams sodium.

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Comments: “These are a nice base for meat and cheese nibbles. Nice to see a snack without all the bright orange/yellow powder coating.” – Jenny Whittaker

“The pretzel cracker idea is perfect.” – Gabe Kohler

“A little dry. Would be much better with your favorite dip.” – Larry Inman