Rivercote

Lightly Salted Rice Crackers

Barcode 20891299

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Yes — Lightly Salted Rice Crackers is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavour enhancers (disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate), which are industrial additives used to intensify taste and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

91% rice
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

rice bran oil

Traditional culinary oil pressed from rice bran; used as a cooking oil and ingredient in processed foods. Not UPF as a basic vegetable oil.
OK

1
OK

5% salt
OK

soy sauce powder ( soya , rice, salt)
UPF

disodium inosinate (umami flavor enhancer)

An added savoury flavor enhancer often used in processed foods, sometimes together with disodium inosinate.
UPF

disodium guanylate

A nucleotide-based flavor enhancer often used as a synergist with MSG in processed foods.

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Common questions about Lightly Salted Rice Crackers

Is Lightly Salted Rice Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Lightly Salted Rice Crackers by Rivercote is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavour enhancers (disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate), which are industrial additives used to intensify taste and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Lightly Salted Rice Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Lightly Salted Rice Crackers as ultra-processed markers: disodium inosinate (umami flavor enhancer), disodium guanylate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Lightly Salted Rice Crackers?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Poppy Seed Sourdough Crackers by Peter’s Yard, Rye Sourdough Crackers by Tesco. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.