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Brown Rice, Sweet Potatoes, and Red Beans in A Triscuit?

October 8, 2013   39 Comments

Nabisco is out to make Triscuit into something new.

Brown Rice Triscuit Review

Why? I guess they want to sell more Triscuits and they think we will like them more if they say "brown rice" on the box. I happen to like regular whole wheat Triscuits because they aren’t deep fried (like potato chips) and have a nice crunch. I like that they are whole grain and I can eat 9 for 120 calories.

I saw these NEW fangled Triscuits at the end of the aisle, and since I am Snack Girl, I decided to give them a whirl. At first, I thought they were gluten-free (rice, potatoes?) but they have wheat in them. Don’t be tricked.

My thinking was that this would be a nutritional improvement on the old Triscuit. - maybe more fiber and protein, and less sodium and fat.

Guess what?

They have more fat than a regular Triscuit, less fiber, and LESS protein. How did they do that when they beans, brown rice, and sweet potatoes? There was a reduction of sodium (50 mg per serving).

Alright, but maybe they taste good. The brown rice ones are still a better choice than potato chips. I tried the “Brown Rice & Wheat Roasted Sweet Onion” that included sweet potato.

Nothing will make you run faster to the Cool Ranch Doritos than the Brown Rice/Sweet Onion Triscuit. The scientific term I will use is "yucky". The consistency was strange and the flavor was a wee bit sweet but lacking in any power. I have rarely disliked a snack more. My son, who is seven, loved these, though. Go figure.

Since these have less fiber and protein, I will stick with my old favorite – regular, boring Triscuits.

Have you tried the new Triscuits? What do you think?


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39 Comments:

I liked them! But they are a snack food & should be enjoyed as such. Want healthy food? Eat an actual sweet potato :-)

I like the Sea Salt & Black Pepper. I have actually tried them all. I was surprised that I did not like the Roasted Red Pepper one as I love Roasted Red Peppers. I do agree with the comment about it being a "Snack Food". Everything in moderation.

The sea salt and pepper flavor was really good. I thought the other flavors were yucky. I agree that the name is deceiving if someone was going gluten free

I too tried these and wasn't a fan. It tasted to me like the flavoring was sprinkled on. They just had a fake taste to me I was very disappointed

I agree with Julie.

They are a snack. In a snack I am looking for flavour and my taste buds and brain to be fooled into thinking I am just as satisfied eating these, rather than CHIPS!! I will continue to buy them. I increase my protein by adding laughing cow.

LOVE THEM!!!!!!

I'm with you, Snack Girl: YUCK! Give me regular ol' Triscuits (or reduced fat Wheat Thins, which I prefer to regular Wheat Thins because I find them a bit less greasy; I know these aren't whole grain like Triscuits but I adore the flavor).

At any rate, back to the main point: the brown rice Triscuits are a big miss in my book. Blech.

I am avoiding brown rice ever since I read that most brown rice has arsenic in it. So these Triscuits are out, for me.

Never been a Triscuit fan but do like the new flavors. They are a snack, for sure, so I do not indulge often.

ARE YOU FRIGGIN' SERIOUS???? I bought these and never checked the label, which checking is a common practice for me. However, I guess I just believed the hype and picked them up :(

Is it true that brown rice has arsenic in it and is therefore not good for you?

The only Triscuit I have ever liked is the original flavor.

Why do they always have to mess with a good thing. I know, I know, money, money, money... I don't like the flavor of any of the new ones I have tried...

I haven't tried any of the brown rice ones yet. Usually rather than get the seasoned ones, I like putting my own seasoned toppings on them. The exception is the rosemary and olive oil ones -- those are my favorite to eat with hummus!

I tried the salt & pepper brown rice ones - BLECH! They weren't as crunchy, weren't as flavorful, and made my mouth feel coated with something yucky. I LOVE the olive oil and black pepper regular triscuits - my absolute favorite! I don't see what the point of these brown rice things are, since they aren't gluten free and not even healthier. Looks like just a gimmick.

Nearly all rice has organic arsenic and inorganic arsenic,which is the troublesome kind, in it. Because brown rice is less processed, it has more than white rice. You can cut exposure by cooking with organic rice and avoiding processed food with rice and rice syrup in it and eating a varied diet that doesn't rely on rice. I've read and heard on NPR several stories about it and not one person has recommended you not eat rice at all but that's a personal choice.

We tried the ones with basil; think it was Triscuit. did not compare w/ regular, but it worked in not having chips for a dinner with grown kiddos. they loved them with cheese ball and apple slices!

Arsenic collects in the hull of brown rice, therefore, white rice has less. Basmati rice has the least arsenic.

"Himalayan, (N. India, N. Pakistan, and Nepal) rice having the lowest levels of arsenic and US, EU and As-groundwater impacted Bangladesh rice having the highest."

http://www.livingsafe.com.au/health-safety/142-high-arsenic…

Here is the most recent FDA results on rice:

http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/Metals…

The FDA site gives information on the levels of arsenic in various types of rice.

Thank you I_ Fortuna.

I have not tried any of the rice flavors but always have the original on hand. They are my favorite. I did get the rye this summer for a party and they were a big hit. If you like rye bread you would like them. Great with a slice of cheese !

Thank you Diane

Well, I spent all Summer staring at these Brown Rice Wheat Thins and just couldn't brin myself to pick up a box!! Thanks for this review Lisa! Now I know for sure I'm not missing anything! I'll stick with the original ones or Olive Oil and Black Pepper :-)

I agree, I assumed the brown rice ones would be gluten free as well - until I read the ingredients. That being said, I did like them. They will never take the place of potato chips.

I love them! A friend told me how good they are so I tried them and am now somewhat addicted to them. YUM.

I assumed they were GF so I picked them up to read the label and was disappointed. My son has to be GF so I am always looking for new things for him to try. I didn't buy them...

I was never really about Triscuits it reminded me of chewing on my Easter basket. I'm a fan of wheat thins even though they are not good for you either, but my mom made this snack for my Brownie troop where you mix tuna fish with cream cheese and you dip the wheat think in the mixture. It was tasty.

Amazing! Amazing how they stoop so low!

To each his/her own I guess...I think they're pretty tasty. Four points for 9 crackers but I wouldn't eat that many at a time, myself. But yeah, they're kind of playing the "healthy buzzwords" game.

Lisa- only thing I'm snacking on these days is cereal. I skip the crackers at the grocery aisle. Just too expensive and pack such a little punch. Have you ever picked up a box if lower calorie crackers - the only thing in the box is packaging, just so light. I'm not spending 3+ dollars on packaging. Lol. All that being said I'm glad you submitted your report on the triscuts - I'll stick to the original ones for sure.

I have tried the sea salt & black pepper ones. The two crackers were alright but the more I ate the more tasteless they became. I actually looked at the box & wondered if the cardboard Triscuits are packaged in would taste better. Few weeks later I tried the tomato & basil. Now these I simply LOVE!! They are packed full of flavor....its like a delightful pizza party in your mouth. I usually end up offering them to friends at work who also find them tasty.

I liked them, but was disappointed at how overly salty they tasted. I contacted Nabisco, but didn't get a satisfactory answer. I really love the brown rice flavor, but I can't eat these.

Thank you, thank you! I've come close to getting these and now don't need to. I like regular and the ones with Rosemary.....

I am a big fan of original Triscuit and Rye Triscuit. The other varieties are less nutritious and, for my taste, less flavorful.

My son LOVES the dill Triscuits. I agree that they're yummy!

I actually really liked them when I first trued them. I was also slightly intoxicated so that may have skewed my judgement on them because when they were on sale for the week I bought a box and was disappointed. I can't decided if I like them or not, but in any case, I'll go back to wheat thins.

They are way too sweet. Sweet potato is sweet enough and then they go adding sugar, brown sugar AND honey. Its like eating a cookie.

I love the rye with caraway triscuits but apparently they are no longer made. I hate the brown rice crap they're now trying to push down our throats (pardon the pun.) Some of don't want all the added flavors - brown rice, bean? The triscuits website makes it look as though Nabisco is no longer the manufacturer. A mexican-sounding name for contact. Maybe that's the reason all the hispanic flavors are being pushed - red beans,sweet potato? Just a thought.

They are just plain NASTY!

My whole family eats healthy. We used to buy the roasted red pepper triscuits and loved them. I tried the new ones made with bean and they are gross-threw away the box, and I hate to waste food but couldn't tolerate them.

I find when I buy ANY snack cracker I eat almost the whole box so I do not buy them.

I actually think they're quite delicious, far from "yucky"! Much more flavor than regular Triscuits.

I agree, Lisa! These are awful! I love triscuits, but I couldn't find the black pepper ones so I got these not realizing they were rice. What a shock!


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