Graham Crust Pieces
What is Graham Crust Pieces?
Graham crust pieces are small, broken pieces of graham crackers. Graham crackers are a type of sweet biscuit made primarily from graham flour (a coarse whole wheat flour), sugar, oil, and leavening agents.
Is Graham Crust Pieces a major allergen?
Graham crust pieces contain wheat, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Graham Crust Pieces used for?
Manufacturers add graham crust pieces to foods to provide a crunchy texture and a sweet, slightly spiced flavor.
Is Graham Crust Pieces safe?
Graham crust pieces are a composite food ingredient, not a specific food additive, and are generally recognized as safe when consumed as part of a balanced diet.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add graham crust pieces to foods to provide a crunchy texture and a sweet, slightly spiced flavor. They are commonly used in desserts like ice cream, frozen yogurt, and cheesecakes, often to simulate a pie crust or add a textural contrast.
Health notes
Graham crust pieces are a composite food ingredient, not a specific food additive, and are generally recognized as safe when consumed as part of a balanced diet. As a food item, they are subject to general FDA food regulations. They contribute carbohydrates, including sugars, and fats to a food product. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars and suggest keeping saturated fat intake under 10% of daily calories; graham crust pieces can contribute to these totals depending on their formulation and serving size. There are no specific JECFA or EFSA evaluations for 'graham crust pieces' as an additive.
Allergen info
Graham crust pieces contain wheat, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. They may also contain soy or milk depending on the specific graham cracker recipe.
Foods that contain Graham Crust Pieces
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Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Key Lime Pie Frozen Yogurt, Key Lime Pie
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
156kcal
5.2Protein
4.2Fat
26.0Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Blueberry Cheesecake Cream Cheese Ice Cream With Blueberry Swirl & Graham Cracker Crust, Blueberry Cheesecake
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving
125kcal
1.9Protein
6.2Fat
16.2Carbs
Tillamook County Creamery Association
Tillamook, Frozen Custard, Oregon Marionberry Cheesecake, Oregon Marionberry Cheesecake
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
282kcal
3.9Protein
14.6Fat
32.0Carbs
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
New York-Style Cheesecake Cheesecake-Flavored Limited Edition Ice Cream With A Tart Cherry-Flavored Ribbon And Graham Cracker Pieces, New York-Style Cheesecake
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving
216kcal
2.9Protein
10.8Fat
27.4Carbs
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