For years, people have wondered why Ritz Crackers featured scalloped edges. There are many theories as to why the cracker is surrounded by curves. Some believe it is just for aesthetics while others felt there had to be an actual purpose for the edges. Now, Ritz Crackers has finally revealed the true purpose and many online were stunned.
In a video shared online by the company, someone shows off how the cracker can also serve another purpose; cutting cheese. In the now viral video, someone rolls the cracker over a slice of cheese, cutting it so it fits onto the cracker. “The more you know,” Ritz captioned the video. While some online questioned the purpose of the edges, many Ritz enthusiasts were ready to throw out their knives.
According to New York Post, the video has received more than 178,000 likes, 4,000 comments and 3,000 shares. While not everyone was convinced, many were happy to finally get an answer. Now they can enjoy a knife free cheese and cracker snack whenever they want.