Is Rice Cakes ultra-processed?

Yes, Rice Cakes is ultra-processed. It is classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food products). These are industrial formulations containing additives such as emulsifiers, flavourings, or preservatives not typically found in home cooking. The product contains sunflower lecithin, an emulsifier. Emulsifiers are industrial additives used to alter texture and are considered markers of ultra-processing under the NOVA classification.

Sainsbury's

Rice Cakes

01255027

Ultra-Processed Food

NOVA Classification

The product contains sunflower lecithin, an emulsifier. Emulsifiers are industrial additives used to alter texture and are considered markers of ultra-processing under the NOVA classification.

NOVA Group 4 — Ultra-processed food products

Ingredients

wholegrain brown rice (70%) white rice (30%) emulsifier: sunflower lecithin

Available at

sainsburys

Understanding NOVA

1 Unprocessed

2 Processed ingredients

3 Processed

4 Ultra-processed

The NOVA system classifies foods into four groups based on how much industrial processing they've undergone. This product falls into Group 4 — ultra-processed food products containing industrial additives such as emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or hydrogenated oils.

Product information comes from public databases and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.

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