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dark chocolate mini rice cakes by marks and spencer
marks and spencer

dark chocolate mini rice cakes

Barcode 29383498
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — dark chocolate mini rice cakes is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include emulsifier (soya lecithin) and vanilla flavouring, which are industrial additives/flavourings according to NOVA. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed formulation.

Ingredients

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    dark chocolate (60%) (cocoa mass · sugar. cocoa butter emulsifier: soya lecithin. vanilla flavouring) rice cake (40%) (corn. brown rice). for allergens see ingredients in bold. not suitable for those with a milk allergy. suitable for vegetarians made in the uk. sc2489 marks and spencer plc po box 3339 ch99 9qs united kingdom m&s (ireland) ltd po box 13022 ravensdale dublin 2 ireland ma depencer.com

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Common questions about dark chocolate mini rice cakes

Is dark chocolate mini rice cakes ultra-processed?

Yes — dark chocolate mini rice cakes by marks and spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include emulsifier (soya lecithin) and vanilla flavouring, which are industrial additives/flavourings according to NOVA. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed formulation.

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.

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