• As with many of Arnott’s products, vita-weats are made in Australia, which is great for reducing food miles. But, it doesn't specifically state where the ingredients are sourced, so we’re not able to tell if they’re imported
• It’s 92% wholegrains and seeds, which is great compared to other crackers
• There is 12.2g of dietary fibre per 100g, which makes this an excellent choice from a nutritional point of view
• Cardboard box outer packaging, which is recyclable
• Vegan friendly.

• This product is high in sodium at 450mg/100g, however, this is still relatively low for this type of food
• The fat content is quite high at a first glance (9.4g/100g), however, when you break this down into types of fats you can see that the majority are healthy fats (monounsaturated & polyunsaturated) from the seeds
• The inside of this product is in soft plastic packaging that is not recyclable in Australia and contains endocrine disrupting chemicals.

The nutrition and environmental experts agree that the pros outweigh the cons and Eat Sustainably recommends this product! The high fibre content will keep you fuller for longer and being Australian made is a big ticks to reducing carbon emissions. It could be improved by knowing exactly where the ingredients come from and reducing the salt further. 

Crackers are notoriously high salt (sodium) foods so if you have, or you are at risk of, heart disease we don't recommend them daily. 

Want to choose wholegrains with confidence? Dr Amelia Harray's gut health resources explain why fibre matters and how to get more.