Ingredient

Cocoa Crisp Rice

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add Cocoa Crisp Rice to foods for texture and flavor. Its crunchy texture …

What it is

Cocoa Crisp Rice is a puffed rice cereal coated with cocoa. It is made by cooking rice, extruding it into shapes, puffing it, and then coating it with a mixture containing cocoa, sugar, and other ingredients.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add Cocoa Crisp Rice to foods for texture and flavor. Its crunchy texture makes it a popular ingredient in candy bars, chocolate confections, and breakfast cereals, adding a satisfying crispness.

Health notes

Cocoa Crisp Rice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is primarily a source of carbohydrates. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for this compound are not widely publicized. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Cocoa Crisp Rice is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless wheat is added during processing.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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