Aldi

ITALIAN SAVOUR BAKES Rice Cakes 30kcal per cake SW

Barcode 4061462144011

Yes — ITALIAN SAVOUR BAKES Rice Cakes 30kcal per cake SW is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. In particular, it includes dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), generic flavouring (an industrial flavour additive), and multiple additives listed as acidity regulators (calcium phosphates, citric acid), colour (paprika extract), and antioxidants (ascorbic acid). These extracted and isolated additives, even when derived from natural sources, qualify the product as ultra-processed. Therefore, this product is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

brown rice

Whole grain rice with bran layer intact; a common staple ingredient.
OK

corn grits

Coarsely ground corn, used in preparados like porridge or polenta; simple cereal ingredient.
OK

white rice

Refined long- or short-grain rice with bran and germ removed; staple grain.
OK

rapeseed oil and sugar

A mixture of rapeseed oil and sugar used in food formulations; both are common culinary ingredients, but the exact combination is not a standard single-ingredient item.
OK

salt

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

dextrose

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

calcium phosphates (acidity regulators)

Calcium phosphate-based acidity regulators used as food additives to control acidity and texture.
UPF

citric acid; tomato

A mixture of citric acid (an additive) and tomato (a natural fruit/vegetable) used in foods; the combination may appear in ingredients lists.
UPF

paprika extract; ascorbic acid

Paprika extract used as a colorant with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) as antioxidant; common food additives.
OK

extracts of rosemary; cayenne pepper allergy advice: may contain milk and soya. dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians. no artificial colours
OK

flavourings or preservatives. nutrition this pack contains approx. 18 servings typical values per 100g energy fat 1768kj/

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Common questions about ITALIAN SAVOUR BAKES Rice Cakes 30kcal per cake SW

Is ITALIAN SAVOUR BAKES Rice Cakes 30kcal per cake SW ultra-processed?

Yes — ITALIAN SAVOUR BAKES Rice Cakes 30kcal per cake SW by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. In particular, it includes dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), generic flavouring (an industrial flavour additive), and multiple additives listed as acidity regulators (calcium phosphates, citric acid), colour (paprika extract), and antioxidants (ascorbic acid). These extracted and isolated additives, even when derived from natural sources, qualify the product as ultra-processed. Therefore, this product is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in ITALIAN SAVOUR BAKES Rice Cakes 30kcal per cake SW are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in ITALIAN SAVOUR BAKES Rice Cakes 30kcal per cake SW as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, flavouring, calcium phosphates (acidity regulators), citric acid; tomato, paprika extract; ascorbic acid. 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.