Ingredient

Sugar Crisp Rice

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add Sugar Crisp Rice for its sweet taste and crispy texture. It is …

What is Sugar Crisp Rice?

Sugar Crisp Rice is a puffed rice cereal coated with sugar and malt flavoring. It is made from rice that is cooked, dried, and then puffed by heating it rapidly. The puffed rice is then coated with a sugar syrup and malt extract to give it its characteristic sweet and malty flavor.

Is Sugar Crisp Rice vegan?

Sugar Crisp Rice is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Sugar Crisp Rice gluten-free?

Rice is not one of the nine major allergens, and gluten is not present.

Is Sugar Crisp Rice a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Sugar Crisp Rice used for?

Manufacturers add Sugar Crisp Rice for its sweet taste and crispy texture.

Is Sugar Crisp Rice safe?

Sugar Crisp Rice is primarily a source of carbohydrates and added sugars.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add Sugar Crisp Rice for its sweet taste and crispy texture. It is often used as a breakfast cereal or as an ingredient in snack bars, candies, and desserts. Its crunchy texture can add a pleasing contrast to softer foods like ice cream and yogurt.

Health notes

Sugar Crisp Rice is primarily a source of carbohydrates and added sugars. The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. While JECFA has evaluated various sugars and sweeteners, specific evaluations for this exact combination are not commonly cited in public health reviews. Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns like weight gain and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. Rice is not one of the nine major allergens, and gluten is not present.

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Last updated: October 6, 2026

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