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Nabisco Ritz Hot Honey
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Nabisco Ritz Hot Honey

Ritz
13.70 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ritz Hot Honey crackers sit squarely in the snack aisle alongside other crackers, cookies and party foods — often near cheese spreads, peanut butter and chip displays. Packaged in a familiar red-and-gold box with individually wrapped sleeves, they present as an easy, shareable party staple for picnics, barbecues and casual get-togethers. The brand leans on nostalgia and Americana: Nabisco’s Ritz has long been positioned as a buttery, crowd-pleasing classic that appeals to families and multi-generational shoppers who want comforting, familiar flavors with a twist. The label leans into indulgence and convenience rather than wellness; callouts like “honey” and “natural flavor” create a mild health halo even though there is no organic certification and the ingredient list contains refined flours, oils and flavor additives. Sensory details: each round cracker is thin and flaky with a delicate crunch, a salty-butter backbone and a sweet-spicy honey glaze that leaves a sticky, warm-sweet finish; the chili pepper and honey notes aim to add an adventurous kick. Rituals around this product include topping crackers for charcuterie boards, pairing with cheeses, or packing sleeves for lunches and road trips. From a processing context, this is a highly formulated, industrially made convenience snack — manufactured, flavored and portioned for shelf life and portability. Marketing targets casual entertainers and snack-seekers who want an easy way to up ordinary gatherings with a sweet-and-spicy flavor profile.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5
Servings per Container: 24
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

INGREDIENTS:, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, [VITAMIN, B1],, RIBOFLAVIN, [VITAMIN, B2],, FOLIC, ACID),, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL,, SUGAR,, PALM, OIL,, LEAVENING, (CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA),, SALT,, HONEY,, SOY, LECITHIN,, CHILI, PEPPER,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, HONEY, POWDER,, MONK, FRUIT, EXTRACT,, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR).CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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 refined flours, added oils, flavorings (natural flavor, honey powder), emulsifiers and other industrial ingredients and is industrially packaged — all characteristic of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Nabisco Ritz Hot Honey

Well, that depends on what you mean by healthy! If you’re looking for a fun snack to enjoy in moderation, Ritz Hot Honey can fit the bill. It's low in sugar and calories, but it’s still a processed snack, so it might not be the best choice if you’re aiming for a whole-food diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
picnic

Vibe:

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