Birthday Cake Bites Mini Rice Cakes, 4 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot these in the snack aisle or near children's treats—bite-sized, colorful rice puffs marketed as 'birthday cake' snacks for lunchboxes, party bags, or checkout impulse buys. They give a playful, nostalgic, indulgent vibe with a light, sweet crunch despite being modest in calories. The mix of refined rice/flours, added sugars, multiple starches, processed oils, gums, 'natural flavors' and wax indicates a manufactured puffed-and-coated texture typical of ultra-processed products.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
WHITE, RICE, FLOUR, CANE, SUGAR, CORN, FLOUR, TAPIOCA, STARCH, CORN, STARCH, PALM, KERNEL, OIL, SUNFLOWER, OIL, NATURAL, FLAVORS, WHOLE, QUINOA, CHIA, FLAX, SALT, ACACIA, GUM, FRUIT, JUICE, ANNATTO, AND, TURMERIC, EXTRACTS, (COLOR), CARNAUBA, WAX.
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •palm kernel oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •annatto - Artificial coloring
- •turmeric - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Ingredient list includes multiple refined starches/flours, added sugar, processed oils and industrial additives (acacia gum, natural flavors, carnauba wax) and is designed for a manufactured puffed/coated texture—characteristics of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Birthday Cake Bites Mini Rice Cakes, 4 OZ
The Birthday Cake Bites are a fun snack option, but calling them 'healthy' depends on your definition. They're low in calories and contain no added sugars, which is great for a treat. However, they're not exactly a powerhouse of nutrients, so think of them as an occasional indulgence rather than a staple.