Rivercote

Sweet Chilli Rice Crackers

Barcode 20891305

Scanned 43 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sweet Chilli Rice Crackers is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including soy sauce powder, yeast extract, acidity regulators (calcium lactate, sodium citrates), vinegar flavour, flavour enhancers (disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), and colour (paprika extract). These additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, which are industrial formulations with flavour enhancers, industrial flavourings, and other cosmetic additives beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

8 ultra-processed markers

OK

rice

A basic grain from the cereal grass Oryza sativa; commonly milled to white or brown rice for consumption.
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

sugar

Common sweetener consisting mainly of sucrose; widely used in foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

soy sauce powder

Dehydrated soy sauce seasoning powder, typically made from soybeans, rice and salt; used to impart soy sauce flavour.
OK

milk powder

Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

calcium lactate (acidity regulator)

Calcium lactate is a salt of calcium and lactic acid used as an acidity regulator and mineral supplement in foods. It helps to adjust acidity and can contribute calcium.
UPF

sodium citrates

Sodium citrate is a salt of citric acid used as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, and emulsifier in foods. It helps control acidity and can act as a buffering agent.
OK

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

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OK

paprika powder (2%)

A ground spice used for adding color and mild peppery flavor in foods.
UPF

vinegar flavor

A flavoring agent intended to impart sour-vinegar notes in foods; commonly used in processed products.
UPF

disodium inosinate (umami flavor enhancer)

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

disodium guanylate?

Disodium guanylate is a salt of guanylic acid used as a flavor enhancer in foods, often listed as an additive in processed foods.
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.
OK

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Common questions about Sweet Chilli Rice Crackers

Is Sweet Chilli Rice Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Chilli Rice Crackers by Rivercote is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including soy sauce powder, yeast extract, acidity regulators (calcium lactate, sodium citrates), vinegar flavour, flavour enhancers (disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), and colour (paprika extract). These additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, which are industrial formulations with flavour enhancers, industrial flavourings, and other cosmetic additives beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Sweet Chilli Rice Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 8 ingredients in Sweet Chilli Rice Crackers as ultra-processed markers: soy sauce powder, yeast extract, calcium lactate (acidity regulator), sodium citrates, vinegar flavor, disodium inosinate (umami flavor enhancer), disodium guanylate?, paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sweet Chilli Rice Crackers?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Japanese Rice Crackers, Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Clearspring, Unknown Product by Clearspring. 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.