Why are cream crackers called cream crackers?

Answer 1

Cream crackers are called so because they were originally made with cream of tartar, which is a byproduct of wine production. Cream of tartar gives the crackers their light and crisp texture. The term "cream" in cream crackers does not refer to a dairy product, but rather to the cream of tartar used in their production.

Answer 2

cream crackers are called cream cracker because they used to have cream of tartar in then it was taken out of the ingredients but kept the name