Tag: Cracker challenge

According to Guinness World Records, the most saltine crackers eaten in one minute is 6, a record achieved by Carson Webster in 2023. This astonishing feat begs the question: Is it possible to eat 6 crackers in a minute? The answer reveals more about human biology and the nutritional pitfalls of highly processed snacks than it does about sheer eating speed.

The saltine cracker challenge, where participants attempt to eat six crackers in 60 seconds without drinking any water, is notoriously difficult. This widespread struggle has led many to wonder: how many saltines can you eat at a time, and what's the physiological barrier making this seemingly simple task nearly impossible?