Lidl

Rice pudding

Barcode 4056489492290

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Yes — Rice pudding is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and whey powder (an industrial milk fraction), which fall under NOVA ultra-processed formulations. It also includes an acidity regulator (sodium phosphates), which is an additive characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

skim milk

Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
OK

whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
OK

8% rice
OK

sugar

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

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
UPF

dextrose

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

salt

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

acidity regulator: sodium phosphates

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Common questions about Rice pudding

Is Rice pudding ultra-processed?

Yes — Rice pudding by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and whey powder (an industrial milk fraction), which fall under NOVA ultra-processed formulations. It also includes an acidity regulator (sodium phosphates), which is an additive characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Rice pudding are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Rice pudding as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.