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Nabisco Ritz Handi Snacks 10 Ct
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Nabisco Ritz Handi Snacks 10 Ct

Ritz
9.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
330mg
Sodium
79
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ritz Nabisco Handi-Snacks (10-count, 9.5 oz) reads like a portable slice of American snacking culture: six 0.95 oz single-serve plastic trays that pair buttery round crackers with a bright orange cheese dip. On the shelf you’d find it in the snack aisle near other cracker-and-dip packs, lunchbox snacks, and single-serve cookie or chip packs — often stacked alongside peanut butter snack cups and shelf-stable cheese spreads. It’s positioned as an on-the-go solution for busy families and nostalgic adults who remember Ritz as a classic pantry staple. Marketing leans into convenience and familiarity, with kid-friendly appeal and a comforting, buttery brand identity; packaging highlights calorie-per-serving counts and the claim that the dip is made with real cheese, creating a mild health halo despite shelf stability and additives. Label copy includes language like no refrigeration needed and portion-controlled 100-calorie servings, but there are processed-ingredient cues visible in the ingredient list (high fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin, sorbic acid, sodium phosphates, natural flavors). In plain processing terms this is a highly processed, shelf-stable snack assembled from refined flours, oils, sugars and formulated cheese components. Sensory experience is straightforward: a crisp, slightly salty, flaky cracker that snaps against a smooth, tangy, emulsified cheese spread; the ritual is peel-and-dip at school, work breaks, road trips, or between activities. The packaging is bright, portable, and designed for convenience rather than culinary sophistication.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 10
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Crackers:, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Wheat, Starch,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate, {Vitamin, B1},, Riboflavin, {Vitamin, B2},, Folic, Acid),, Palm, Oil,, Sugar,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Whey, (from, Milk),, Salt,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda, and/or, Calcium, Phosphate),, Caramel, Color,, Natural, Flavor,, Soy, Lecithin,, Cheese, Dip:, Whey,, Canola, Oil,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Cheese, Culture,, Enzymes),, Milk,, Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Citrate,, Lactic, Acid,, Milkfat,, Sorbic, Acid, (Preservative),, Sodium, Alginate,, Enzymes,, Cheese, Cultures,, Color, (Apocarotenal,, Annatto, Extract)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
  • Apocarotenal - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (high fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin, sorbic acid, emulsifiers, natural flavors, colorings) and is a ready-to-eat, shelf-stable packaged product, fitting the ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Nabisco Ritz Handi Snacks 10 Ct

The healthiness of Ritz Handi Snacks really depends on your perspective and dietary goals. They offer a quick snack option with 100 calories per serving, but they do contain added sugars and preservatives, so if you're aiming for whole foods, they might not fit the bill. However, if you're just looking for a fun, tasty treat to enjoy occasionally, they're perfectly fine!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

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