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BBQ Rice Crackers by Rivercote
Rivercote

BBQ Rice Crackers

Barcode 4056489555193
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — BBQ Rice Crackers is ultra-processed.

Contains multiple ultra-processed additives and ingredients according to NOVA, including dextrose, maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavour enhancers (disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate), smoke flavouring, and generic flavouring. These industrial ingredients and additives classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    84% rice
  • OK
    8% barbecue seasoning (sugar)
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    dried whey (milk)
    Powdered whey, the liquid whey component dried for use as a dairy protein and flavoring in foods.
  • UPF
    hydrolyzed soy protein
    A plant-based protein obtained by hydrolyzing soy proteins into shorter peptides and amino acids, used as a flavor enhancer or texturizer in foods.
  • OK
    ground paprika
    A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
  • OK
    ground onion
  • OK
    anti-caking agent: calcium phosphates; flavour enhancers: disodium guanylate
  • OK
    disodium inosinate; acidity regulator: citric acid; colour: paprika extract; smoke flavouring
  • 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.
  • 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
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    antioxidant: tocopherols; flavouring
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.

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Common questions about BBQ Rice Crackers

Is BBQ Rice Crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — BBQ Rice Crackers by Rivercote is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains multiple ultra-processed additives and ingredients according to NOVA, including dextrose, maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavour enhancers (disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate), smoke flavouring, and generic flavouring. These industrial ingredients and additives classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in BBQ Rice Crackers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in BBQ Rice Crackers as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, hydrolyzed soy protein, maltodextrin, yeast extract, paprika extract. 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.

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