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Dates
Known in the later Third Age
Location
Particularly associated with Lake-town and Dale
Races
Originated among Men, but also used by Dwarves
Divisions
Cultures
Pronunciation
kra'm
Meaning
From an Elvish word meaning 'press', for a biscuit of compressed flour

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Cram

The travelling rations of the northern Men

A biscuit-like substance made by the Men of Lake-town and Dale, and shared by them with the Dwarves of Erebor. It was said to be nutritious, and was used as sustenance on long journeys, as for example by Bilbo and the Dwarves on the last stage of their quest.

It was made from tightly pressed flour or meal (indeed, the name cram comes from an Elvish word meaning 'press'). Basic cram like this was a flavourless, uninspiring food, but sometimes milk or honey would be added to make it a little more palatable.


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