As illustrated by the name age-senbei which refers to deep-fried senbei made from glutinous rice, it is evident that uruchimai is not the only material for making senbei at present.
餅米を使い、油で揚げて作る米菓を揚げ煎餅（あげせんべい）と呼ぶように、現在では必ずしもうるち米だけが原料ではない。