By Sainsbury's

Choco Rice Pops

Barcode 00364195

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Yes — Choco Rice Pops is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and refined sugars: glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar), barley malt extract (industrially processed flavoring), emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, and unspecified flavouring. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

rice

A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

cocoa powder

A fine powder made from roasted cacao beans, used to impart rich chocolate flavor and color in foods.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with lower fat content, produced from cacao beans for baking and cooking; provides chocolate flavor without added fat.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

emulsifier: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; vitamins and minerals mix

A blended ingredient consisting of an emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) with added vitamins and minerals for enrichment; commonly used as a processing aid and fortification.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about Choco Rice Pops

Is Choco Rice Pops ultra-processed?

Yes — Choco Rice Pops by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and refined sugars: glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar), barley malt extract (industrially processed flavoring), emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, and unspecified flavouring. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Choco Rice Pops are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Choco Rice Pops as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, Barley Malt Extract, emulsifier: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; vitamins and minerals mix, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.