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Prawn crackers
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 570 kcal —
- Protein 0.3 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 58 g 21%
- Fat 39 g 50%
- Saturated fat 3.6 g 18%
- Fibre 0.9 g 3%
- Sugars 2.2 g —
- Sodium 767 mg 33%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 5.8 mg 38%
- Niacin (B3) 0.1 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.43 mg 25%
- Folate (B9) 2 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 21 mg 2%
- Iron 1.6 mg 9%
- Magnesium 5 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 6 mg 0%
- Potassium 17 mg 0%
- Zinc 0.1 mg 1%
- Copper 0.12 mg 13%
- Manganese 1.5 mg 65%
- Selenium 3 µg 5%
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Questions about Prawn crackers
How do you cook dried prawn crackers?
Heat a deep layer of neutral oil to about 180°C and fry a few crackers at a time. They puff up in seconds; lift them out as soon as they expand and drain on kitchen paper.
Can you eat prawn crackers straight from the packet?
Some packets contain ready-to-eat crackers, while dried, uncooked crackers need frying before eating. The dried pieces are hard and dense, so use the cooking instructions on the packet to tell which kind you have.
How should you store prawn crackers after opening?
Keep ready-to-eat crackers in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard so they stay crisp. Store dried, uncooked crackers in the same way and keep them away from moisture, which can stop them puffing properly.
What do prawn crackers go well with?
Serve them alongside a prawn curry or other spicy dishes, or put them out as a crunchy snack with sweet chilli sauce. They are also commonly served as a starter with a Chinese-style takeaway meal.
What are prawn crackers made from?
They are usually made from prawn, starch—often tapioca—and seasoning. The mixture is formed into a dough, cooked, dried and sliced; frying makes the thin dried slices puff up.
Are prawn crackers safe if you have a shellfish allergy?
No: prawn crackers contain prawn, a crustacean shellfish, and may also be made or packed where other shellfish are handled. Avoid them if you are allergic to shellfish.
Source: CoFID (UK) 11-1023 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
