Rice crackers

Rice crackers are crackers made with non-glutinous rice that have a hard, rough texture, familiar from Japanese senbei-style products. The rice is ground, shaped, and baked or fried until crisp, and seasonings such as soy sauce or seaweed are often applied. Their low moisture content gives good shelf life, although oil uptake during frying affects both texture and keeping quality. Even baking or frying is essential so that every cracker develops the expected crunch without burnt or soggy spots. Even baking or frying is essential so that every cracker develops the expected crunch without burnt or soggy spots, and packaging must protect them from moisture uptake.