Yes — Rice Strawberry is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as UPF because it contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives including modified maize starch, flavourings, guar gum (a stabiliser), and added colour (carmines). These are industrial formulations and additives according to NOVA.
Other puddings & desserts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Cinnamon knots
Waitrose
Not UPF
Valencia Orange Juice Lollies
Tesco
Not UPF
Vanilla Collection
Häagen-Dazs
Not UPF
Colombian coffee ice cream
Waitrose
Not UPF
Peach Slices
Freshona, Lidl
Not UPF
Rice Pudding
The Dessert Menu
Not UPF
Cookie Dough (Special Edition)
Booja-Booja
Not UPF
Pip organic rainbow fruity lollies
pip organic
Not UPF
Valencia Orange Juice Lollies
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Yes — Rice Strawberry by Muller is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives including modified maize starch, flavourings, guar gum (a stabiliser), and added colour (carmines). These are industrial formulations and additives according to NOVA.
Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Rice Strawberry as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, guar gum (stabiliser), flavourings, beetroot juice concentrate, sodium citrates. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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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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.