Gluten-Free Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sea Salt Crackers

Description

Gluten-Free Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sea Salt Crackers

The Fine Cheese Company’s Gluten-Free Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Sea Salt Crackers are a lovely, subtle partner for cheese. They’re made to let the cheese shine, with a gentle crunch and just enough savoury flavour to keep things interesting. These are part of their thoughtful range of biscuits for cheeseboards, all about balance and not stealing the show.

Flavour Profile

These crackers are intentionally mild, providing a neutral, elegant base for many cheeses. Gluten-free cereals and starches (tapioca, rice, potato, and oat flour) create a crisp texture and delicate grain flavour. 

A splash of extra virgin olive oil adds gentle richness and fruitiness, baking the crackers thin and crisp with a smooth finish that complements cheese. A touch of sea salt, sprinkled in and on top, lifts the flavour without overwhelming. The crackers remain lightly seasoned to pair with cheeses of all strengths. Buttermilk and yeast add a hint of savouriness that pairs well with most cheeses.

Overall, the flavour profile is light, savoury and gently rounded, with hints of olive oil richness and a clean sea-salt finish. The crisp texture provides structure and crunch without feeling heavy, ensuring the cracker supports the cheese rather than competing with it.

Cheese Pairing Ideas

Because of their understated flavour, these crackers are extremely versatile and work particularly well with cheeses where the texture and flavour should take centre stage. Hard cheeses are especially well-suited to them.

1. A classic match is Pecorino, as suggested by the makers. The olive oil in the cracker complements Pecorino’s firm, salty, nutty character, and the sea salt finish highlights its savoury flavour.
2. Mature British cheddars are another excellent match. The crumbly texture and sharp, tangy flavour of an aged cheddar contrast nicely with the light crunch of the cracker. The neutral base ensures the cheese’s complexity remains the dominant flavour in each bite.
3. Alpine cheeses such as Comté PDO and Stärnächäs are also well-suited. Their nutty sweetness and smooth textures are complemented by the cracker’s crisp bite and gentle seasoning.

Jen’s Note: For a simple yet elegant cheeseboard bite, these crackers can be topped with a slice of hard cheese and finished with accompaniments such as quince paste, fig chutney or honey. The cracker’s gentle flavour means you can add extras without drowning out the cheese.

Buying Gluten-Free Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Sea Salt Crackers

• £4.20

Ingredients (Allergens are listed in capitals)

BUTTERMILK, tapioca starch, gluten-free OAT flour, rice starch, extra virgin olive oil (11%), maize starch, crystal sea salt (5%), gluten-free malted BARLEY, autolysed yeast, raising agent: sodium bicarbonate

May contain traces of NUTS

Weight: 100g