Aldi

SMOK I'm New WORLDWIDE FOODS SPECIAL BBQ RICE SWEE

Barcode 4061463864345

Yes — SMOK I'm New WORLDWIDE FOODS SPECIAL BBQ RICE SWEE is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday eating.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives: smoked water, yeast extract, glucose syrup, caramelised sugar syrup, and maltodextrin. These are pre-identified ultra-processed ingredients; glucose syrup, caramelised sugar syrup, and maltodextrin are industrial sugar formulations, while smoked water and yeast extract are industrial flavouring or flavour-enhancing ingredients. The product also contains flavourings and paprika extract, which further indicate industrial formulation.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked long grain rice (83%) (water, long grain rice)
OK

tomato 28 paste
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

onion powder

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

smoked paprika powder
OK

fructose

A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

caster sugar

Finely granulated white sugar used in baking.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

smoked water

Water infused with smoke flavors or compounds used as a flavoring agent in cooking.
OK

sugar

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

salt

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

black treade
UPF

glucose syrup

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

water

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

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

smoked sea salt
OK

acidity regulators: acetic acid
OK

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
OK

com flour
OK

colour: paprika extract; ground pimentos. dietary advice: suitable for vegans no artificial colours
OK

flavourings or preservatives. if you are the store or refun a wm089

Common questions about SMOK I'm New WORLDWIDE FOODS SPECIAL BBQ RICE SWEE

Is SMOK I'm New WORLDWIDE FOODS SPECIAL BBQ RICE SWEE ultra-processed?

Yes — SMOK I'm New WORLDWIDE FOODS SPECIAL BBQ RICE SWEE by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives: smoked water, yeast extract, glucose syrup, caramelised sugar syrup, and maltodextrin. These are pre-identified ultra-processed ingredients; glucose syrup, caramelised sugar syrup, and maltodextrin are industrial sugar formulations, while smoked water and yeast extract are industrial flavouring or flavour-enhancing ingredients. The product also contains flavourings and paprika extract, which further indicate industrial formulation.

Which ingredients in SMOK I'm New WORLDWIDE FOODS SPECIAL BBQ RICE SWEE are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in SMOK I'm New WORLDWIDE FOODS SPECIAL BBQ RICE SWEE as ultra-processed markers: smoked water, yeast extract, glucose syrup, caramelised sugar syrup, maltodextrin. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.