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Element Organic Dipped  Rice Cakes, Milk Chocolate
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Element Organic Dipped Rice Cakes, Milk Chocolate

Element
3.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
1g
Protein
5g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Element Organic Dipped Rice Cakes in Milk Chocolate are a small-batch-feel snack that most shoppers will spot in the natural and organic snack aisle or on an endcap near other rice cakes, granola bars, and health-oriented confectionery. The product blends a pantry-friendly staple — puffed organic rice — with a thin, glossy layer of organic milk chocolate, creating a sweet, crunchy bite. It’s positioned as an ingredient-forward, minimalist treat for shoppers who want an "better-for-you" impulse snack: clean-label claims (organic ingredients listed prominently) and the brand mantra about simplicity give it a wholesome, lifestyle brand vibe aimed at millennials and young families seeking transparent sourcing. The label carries organic certification and calls out simple ingredients, cultivating a natural-health halo without overtly child-focused graphics; packaging is a small 3.5 oz bag designed for on-the-go or lunchbox use. Sensory cues: the rice cake offers an airy, brittle crunch that gives way to a creamy, slightly sweet milk chocolate coating with a smooth melt; textural contrast is the main appeal. Rituals around the product include an afternoon coffee break, a light dessert after a meal, or a portable snack for short outings. Processing is straightforward but industrial: puffed rice formed into cakes and factory-dipped in chocolate, so it’s more processed than a raw ingredient but simpler than many heavily reformulated snacks. In American grocery culture, it sits between pantry staples and indulgent treats — a compromise of comfort and convenience for shoppers seeking organic alternatives to conventional chocolate-coated snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars5g10%
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

Organic, Milk, Chocolate, (Organic, Sugar,, Organic, Whole, Milk, Powder,, Organic, Cocoa, Butter,, Organic, Cocoa, Mass,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vanilla, Extract),, Organic, Rice..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although made from recognizable organic ingredients, these chocolate-dipped rice cakes are an industrially manufactured, packaged snack that combines processed components (puffed rice and factory-formulated chocolate with emulsifier) and therefore fit the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Element Organic Dipped Rice Cakes, Milk Chocolate

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! At 80 calories per cake, it’s a fun, sweet snack that’s lower in calories than many desserts. However, with 5 grams of added sugars, it's not exactly a superfood. It’s great for an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

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road-trip

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