Is Kroger, graham crackers, cinnamon Gluten Free?

The Ingredient Breakdown

As a food scientist, I look at the ingredient list to determine safety for specific dietary restrictions. For the Kroger, graham crackers, cinnamon variety, the verdict is clear based on the flour used.

The very first ingredient listed is Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid). This is the primary structural component of the cracker. Since this is derived from wheat, it contains gluten. Following that, the second ingredient is whole grain wheat flour, which reinforces that wheat is the base of this product.

While the product contains cinnamon and honey for flavor, these do not pose a gluten risk. However, the presence of soy lecithin (an emulsifier) and preservatives like TBHQ are standard in processed snacks. The critical flag here remains the wheat flour. Even if the cinnamon flavoring were processed in a facility that handles wheat, the direct inclusion of wheat flour makes cross-contamination irrelevant—the product is inherently not gluten-free.

Nutritional Value

From a nutritional standpoint, these graham crackers are a calorie-dense snack primarily composed of carbohydrates. A standard serving provides a significant amount of sugar (around 8-10g per serving) coming from both added sugar and molasses.

The fat content is moderate, derived from canola and/or soybean oil. While they do contain some whole grains (whole grain wheat flour), the presence of enriched flour and sugar means they should be consumed in moderation. They fit into a standard diet as an occasional treat but are not a 'health food' due to the high glycemic load from refined flour and added sugars.