Marks & Spencer

Sweet And Salty Rice Cakes

Barcode 29383481

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Yes — Sweet And Salty Rice Cakes is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as UPF because it contains industrially processed and extracted ingredients/additives including dextrose (pre-identified UPF refined sugar), maltodextrin (industrial starch derivative used as a bulking/sweetening agent), and icing sugar/sucre glace (a refined powdered sugar with added processing). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed formulation under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

riz complet en grains
OK

rapeseed oil (canola oil)

A common edible vegetable oil pressed from rapeseed. Used for cooking and frying.
OK

sucre glace
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder produced from starch (usually corn, rice, or potato) through acid or enzymatic hydrolysis. It is used as a thickener, filler, or instantizing agent in foods.
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

potassium chloride

A mineral salt used as a potassium source and salt substitute in foods.

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Common questions about Sweet And Salty Rice Cakes

Is Sweet And Salty Rice Cakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet And Salty Rice Cakes by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as UPF because it contains industrially processed and extracted ingredients/additives including dextrose (pre-identified UPF refined sugar), maltodextrin (industrial starch derivative used as a bulking/sweetening agent), and icing sugar/sucre glace (a refined powdered sugar with added processing). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed formulation under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Sweet And Salty Rice Cakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Sweet And Salty Rice Cakes as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, maltodextrin. 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.