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No, most crackers aren’t soft foods; only melt-in-mouth or softened versions may suit soft-diet levels.

No, plain dry crackers are non-TCS because their low water activity keeps pathogens from multiplying.

Yes, corn tortillas are processed foods, but tortillas made from nixtamalized corn, water, and lime are usually minimally processed.

Yes, crab meat can fit a balanced diet; it’s lean, rich in B12, selenium, and omega-3s, with sodium and cholesterol to watch.

Yes, most crackers are processed foods because grains are milled, mixed with other ingredients, baked, and packaged.

Yes, corn tortillas qualify as whole-food plant-based when made with whole-corn masa, water, and salt—no oil, dairy, lard, or refined fillers.

Yes, corn tortillas count as processed food; plain nixtamalized corn versions are minimally processed, while additive-heavy ones are ultra-processed.

Yes, many corn tortillas qualify as whole-grain when made from whole corn masa; check for “whole corn,” “whole grain,” or “stone-ground” on the label.

Yes, corn tortillas count when made from nixtamalized whole corn; versions from degermed masa flour aren’t whole food.

Yes, corn flakes meet ultra-processed criteria under NOVA due to industrial steps, added sugars, and cosmetic additives.