Harvest Morn

Choco rice

Barcode 4061462610974

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Choco rice is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including: emulsifier lecithins (soya), flavouring, barley malt extract, and glucose syrup. Glucose syrup and malt extract are refined industrial sugar products used for sweetness and texture, and flavourings and emulsifiers are characteristic cosmetic additives in ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

rice

A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

sugar

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

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder from which most of the fat (cocoa butter) has been removed; used to add cocoa flavor with lower fat content.
OK

milk chocolate (2,7%) (sugar, cocoa mass, dried whole milk, cocoa butter, whey powder (milk), dried skimmed milk, emulsifier: lecithins (soya), flavouring)
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

salt

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

flavouring

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

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

pantothenic acid

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
OK

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
OK

allergy advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians
OK

pc warning to avoid danger of suffocation
OK

keep this bag away from babies and small children
OK

favourings vitamin vitamin d thiamin riboflavin niacin vitamin b6

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Common questions about Choco rice

Is Choco rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Choco rice by Harvest Morn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including: emulsifier lecithins (soya), flavouring, barley malt extract, and glucose syrup. Glucose syrup and malt extract are refined industrial sugar products used for sweetness and texture, and flavourings and emulsifiers are characteristic cosmetic additives in ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Choco rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Choco rice as ultra-processed markers: Barley Malt Extract, glucose syrup, flavouring. 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.