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Ka-Me Rice Crackers, Sesame
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Ka-Me Rice Crackers, Sesame

Ka-Me
3.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
2g
Protein
90mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
12
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ka‑Me Sesame Rice Crackers are a tidy 3.5‑ounce snack pouch you’re likely to find in the international or Asian snacks aisle, often shelved near rice cakes, nori snacks, and specialty crackers — and sometimes cross‑stocked in the mainstream snack aisle beside pretzels and party mixes. They work well for quick shopping trips when you want a light, portable snack: lunchbox add‑ins, movie‑night nibbles, road‑trip bags, or a crunchy element on a cheese board at casual gatherings. Ka‑Me positions itself as an approachable Asian pantry brand that bridges authentic regional flavors and mainstream snacking; the messaging targets shoppers who value recognizable ingredients and dietary labels (gluten‑free, non‑GMO) rather than indulgent, kid‑focused marketing. The label leans into health‑forward claims — “no artificial flavors or colors,” Non‑GMO Project Verified, Certified Gluten‑Free — which create a clean, natural halo even though the product is a manufactured snack and not organic. In plain processing terms, these are industrially produced rice crackers made from jasmine rice, sesame seeds, rice bran oil, salt, and a tocopherol preservative. Sensory details: expect thin, brittle discs with a light, toasted sesame aroma and a clean, crisp snap; the texture is airy rather than dense, making them pleasant for solo snacking or as a crunchy vehicle for soft cheeses and dips. The small pouch format supports single‑serving rituals — a mid‑afternoon pick‑me‑up, a travel snack, or a casual platter accompaniment — reinforced by modest nutrition cues (about 110 calories and 90 mg sodium per serving).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium90mg4%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein2g
* 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

Jasmine, Rice,, Sesame, Seeds,, Rice, Bran, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Soybean, Tocopherols, (Preservative)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Rice Bran Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Tocopherols - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from whole food ingredients (rice, sesame) with added oil, salt, and a mild preservative, this is an industrially processed packaged snack rather than a reconstructed ultra‑formulation, placing it in NOVA 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Ka-Me Rice Crackers, Sesame

The healthiness of Ka-Me Rice Crackers really depends on your perspective. They’re low in sugar and have minimal ingredients, which is great if you're looking for a simple snack. However, they are not high in protein or fiber, so if you're aiming for a super nutrient-dense option, you might want to pair them with something like hummus or guacamole.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

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