"Online complaints from the last couple of years focus on Ritz Crackers no longer having the same taste or texture as they used to. The crackers have been called bland, with blame placed on changes to the recipe to reduce both salt and sugar, as well as changing the oils used."
"In 2024, Mondelez, the company that owns Ritz, acknowledged that the size of the package had shrunk by 30%, though the price remained unchanged. The company blamed this on 'significantly higher input costs,' per the BBC."
"The most significant change is in the fats, particularly the loss of partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil. Hydrogenated fats in baking add structure and produce a flakier end product."
Ritz Crackers have faced customer complaints regarding changes in taste and texture, attributed to recipe modifications that reduced salt and sugar. Fans have noted the crackers now taste bland, lacking the previously enjoyed buttery flavor. Mondelez, the owner of Ritz, acknowledged a 30% reduction in package size due to rising costs but did not confirm any recipe changes. Ingredient comparisons show a shift from partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil to other oils, impacting the texture and flavor profile of the crackers.
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