Rivercote

Sour Cream & Onion Rice Crackers

Barcode 4056489555186

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Yes — Sour Cream & Onion Rice Crackers is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and processed ingredients: maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate), sour cream flavouring and unspecified flavouring (industrial flavour formulations), anti-caking agent silicon dioxide, and acidity regulators and antioxidant beyond basic culinary use. Presence of any of these moves the product into the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

84% rice
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

2.6% cheese seasoning (cheese solids (milk))
OK

milk solids

Dried component of milk containing proteins, lactose, and minerals; used as a milk-derived ingredient.
OK

dried cheese (milk)
OK

salt

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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

acidity regulators: lactic acid (milk)
OK

sodium phosphate
OK

sodium citrate; yeast extract
OK

dried whey (milk)

Powdered whey, the liquid whey component dried for use as a dairy protein and flavoring in foods.
OK

anti-caking agent: silicon dioxide; colour: paprika extract
OK

1.5% sour cream flavouring
OK

sugar

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

1.15% ground onion
UPF

monosodium glutamate (msg)

A widely used flavor enhancer/additive that amplifies savory taste in foods; commonly found in processed foods.
UPF

disodium guanylate

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

disodium inosinate; dried milk
OK

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
OK

acidity regulator: citric acid; antioxidant: tocopherols; flavouring

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Common questions about Sour Cream & Onion Rice Crackers

Is Sour Cream & Onion Rice Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Sour Cream & Onion Rice Crackers by Rivercote is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and processed ingredients: maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate), sour cream flavouring and unspecified flavouring (industrial flavour formulations), anti-caking agent silicon dioxide, and acidity regulators and antioxidant beyond basic culinary use. Presence of any of these moves the product into the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Sour Cream & Onion Rice Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Sour Cream & Onion Rice Crackers as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate (msg), disodium guanylate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.