Is Rice Cakes: Sour Cream & Onion Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Savour Bakes
This page reviews Rice Cakes: Sour Cream & Onion by Savour Bakes as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Flavouring, Sodium Hydroxide, Palm Oil.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like maltodextrin and palm oil, which raise quality concerns. The presence of milk derivatives indicates potential allergen risks.
Main concern
Includes palm oil, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains brown rice and white rice, which are whole grain sources contributing to texture.
- Vegetarian-friendly, making it suitable for those avoiding meat products.
Concerns
- Includes palm oil, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Contains multiple processed ingredients like maltodextrin and emulsifiers, indicating lower quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Brown Rice safe in this snack?
Good
Brown Rice is used here as base. Brown rice serves as a whole grain base, providing texture and some nutritional benefits. Its whole grain nature supports a healthier profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: BROWN RICE
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Is White Rice safe in this snack?
Good
White Rice is used here as base. White rice adds to the texture and lightness of the cakes, though it is less nutritious than brown rice.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHITE RICE
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Is Corn Grits safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Grits is used here as base. Corn grits contribute to the texture and flavor but are a processed ingredient with moderate quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Corn Grits
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Is Rapeseed Sour Cream And Onion Flavouring safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Sour Cream And Onion Flavouring is used here as flavor. This flavoring includes several additives, raising concerns about the overall quality and processing level of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Rapeseed Sour Cream and Onion Flavouring
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Is Sweet Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Sweet Whey Powder is used here as flavor. Sweet whey powder is a dairy derivative that enhances flavor but may pose allergen risks for those sensitive to milk.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sweet Whey Powder (Milk)
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Is Onion Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder adds natural flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Onion Powder
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture but raises concerns due to its high processing level.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maltodextrin
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation. Its presence is common in snack foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for taste but contributes to the overall processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a processed ingredient that helps bind the cakes but lacks the nutritional benefits of whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rice Flour
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Is Flavouring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is a vague term that often indicates artificial additives, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavouring
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder adds natural flavor and potential health benefits, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Garlic Powder
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Is Cream Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Cream Powder is used here as flavor. Cream powder is a dairy derivative that enhances flavor but may pose allergen risks for those sensitive to milk.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cream Powder (Milk)
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Is Parsley safe in this snack?
Good
Parsley is used here as flavor. Parsley adds a fresh flavor and color, contributing positively to the overall taste and appearance.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Parsley
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Is Calcium Phosphates safe in this snack?
Medium
Calcium Phosphates is used here as stabilizer. Calcium phosphates are used as acidity regulators but are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Calcium Phosphates
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a common preservative and flavor enhancer, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as other. Sodium hydroxide is a strong base used in food processing, raising significant safety and quality concerns.
Role in formula: other
Original: Sodium Hydroxide
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Is Creme Fraiche safe in this snack?
Medium
Creme Fraiche is used here as flavor. Crème fraiche adds creaminess and flavor but is a dairy product that may pose allergen risks.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Crème Fraiche (Milk)
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Is Pepper safe in this snack?
Good
Pepper is used here as flavor. Pepper enhances flavor and adds a bit of heat, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Pepper
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as fat. Coconut oil is a plant-based fat that adds richness but is high in saturated fat, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Coconut Oil
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as fat. Palm oil is a controversial ingredient due to environmental concerns and its high saturated fat content.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Palm Oil
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Is Acacia Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Acacia Gum is used here as emulsifier. Acacia gum is a natural emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Acacia Gum
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3865907
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Allergens detected: milk
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