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Pineapple Thai Rice Chips, 3.5 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Pineapple Thai Rice Chips, 3.5 OZ

DANG
Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
1g
Protein
7g
Sugars
125mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this bright, tropical-flavored bag in the snack aisle or specialty Asian/snack section — a grab-and-go treat for beach days, movie nights, or a curious pantry addition. It reads like a fruity, crunchy indulgence: light, crisp rice chips with added syrups and oil for shine and snap, offering a novelty 'Thai pineapple' vibe rather than a homemade snack. The ingredient list and likely industrial puffing/frying process (plus glucose syrup and palm oil) point to factory processing that creates the airy texture and long shelf life associated with ultra-processed snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium125mg5%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Total Sugars7g
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

STICKY-RICE, PINEAPPLE, MUNG, BEAN, PALM, FRUIT, OIL†, WATERMELON, JUICE, COCONUT, MILK, CANE, SUGAR, SESAME, SALT, GLUCOSE, SYRUP..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm fruit oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Packaged, shelf-stable snack with added glucose syrup, cane sugar, and refined palm oil plus industrial processing (puffing/frying/extrusion) fits NOVA group 4: ultra-processed foods designed for convenience, texture and long shelf life.

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Common Questions about Pineapple Thai Rice Chips, 3.5 OZ

The Pineapple Thai Rice Chips can be a fun snack option, but calling them 'healthy' really depends on your perspective. They’re low in protein and fiber, which means they won't fill you up for long. However, they’re definitely a tasty treat that can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you’re looking for something crunchy and sweet!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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$5.29
per package