Ranch Rice Crisps
The processing score reflects 38 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
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Ingredients
25 listed · 8 flagged for reviewRICE PIECES (RICE FLOUR, SALT), CORN (WITH GERM REMOVED), SUNFLOWER OIL WITH NATURAL TOCOPHEROLS ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS, WHEY PERMEATE, SALT, BUTTERMILK POWDER, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DEHYDRATED TOMATO, NONFAT DRY MILK, DEHYDRATED ONION, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, YELLOW CORN MEAL, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM DIACETATE, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE SOLIDS (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), YELLOW 5 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE, EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C RED 40, WHEY SOLIDS, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVOR, LACTIC ACID, MALIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Ranch Rice Crisps scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Artificial And Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese Solids (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Calcium Chloride)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 7,439 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Ranch Rice Crisps' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Corn Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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