Lunchbox Helper: Ak-Mak Whole Wheat Sesame Crackers

We went to our favorite cheesemonger a couple weeks ago and bought some cheese and crackers. We were browsing around for a new cracker and asked him for recommendations. He practically pressed these Ak-Mak crackers into our hands; he got rather intense about it!

Apparently these are his favorite crackers, and now we can see why.

The Ak-Mak whole wheat crackers have been made for four generations by the Soojians, an Armenian family. The crackers are free of preservatives and bleach, and the Soojians use an old Armenian recipe that's remained essentially the same since 1893. They use stone-ground whole-wheat flour in these flat-bread crackers.

But what really sets them apart is the healthy amount of crunchy, toasty sesame seeds. They're so delicious in these crackers. The crackers themselves are wafer thin and delicate. Highly recommended! A slice of cheese and a tub of tabbouleh are all you need to add in for a nice light lunch.

You can find these at Trader Joe's and in the ethnic sections of some grocery stores. You can also find them in organic and health food groceries. We paid about $4 for ours but they may be cheaper elsewhere.

Related: DIY Graham Crackers

(Images: Faith Hopler)

Comments (15)

Love, love, LOVE these crackers. They are a staple in my pantry and one cracker I dont' feel guilty indulging in.

posted by rosebud on July 15th 2008 at 1:14pm
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Delish crackers. Healthy, crunchy, reasonably priced, and a generous serving is 5 crackers.

posted by geogneiss on July 15th 2008 at 1:31pm
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These are also fabulous with White Mountain's Tofu "No Egg" Salad.
http://www.whitemountainfoods.com/no-egg_tofu_salad.htm
Yum!

posted by thall on July 15th 2008 at 2:04pm
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I eat these things all the time. They are $1.97 at my TJs, I believe.

posted by mizrobot on July 15th 2008 at 2:14pm
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Ooo, I'm going to have to get some of these. I like crackers and pretzles but I'm trying to move over to whole grain everything.

posted by Tiamat_the_Red on July 15th 2008 at 2:30pm
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i buy these all the time and spread them with laughing cow cheese.

posted by carolynapplebee on July 15th 2008 at 2:50pm
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A more perfect health/calorie conscious cracker has never ever been made. Great with all cheeses and dips - I love mine with hummus.

posted by Oven Mitzie on July 15th 2008 at 2:55pm
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Love Ak Maks with roasted garlic and goat cheese, cilantro pesto or feta and roasted red peppers. Or dips!

I alternate between Ak Maks, Ryvita, Triscits and Raincoast Crisps.

posted by peacelily on July 15th 2008 at 3:43pm
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Ak Maks are good... Dr. Krakers are Amazing!
I like the Spelt Seeded variety.

posted by VeryDelishVeg on July 15th 2008 at 6:10pm
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I'll ditto the "spread them with Laughing Cow Cheese". It's delish and very low-calorie.

posted by Monica on July 16th 2008 at 5:45am
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I've been obsessed with dare's grainsfirst crackers but these might be just the change I'm looking for.

posted by gayatri on July 16th 2008 at 5:46am
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Thanks AT! I just spotted these last week and was curious.

posted by DahliaCactus on July 16th 2008 at 7:19am
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For the LONGEST time I thought they were called "ok-nak". Don't know why.

posted by mellis on July 16th 2008 at 8:22pm
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I LOVE these crackers!

posted by erin79 on July 18th 2008 at 3:57pm
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mannnn these bring me back--my mother hounding me as a kid to eat these AND I HATED THEM. Give me a saltine!
25 years later... had them with brie with the other day, and I might give up my water crackers for good!
oh times they are a-changing.

posted by Judochop on July 24th 2009 at 7:53am
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