Yes — Rice pudding is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including maltodextrin and flavourings, which are UPF according to NOVA. The acidity regulator sodium phosphates is also an industrial additive, further supporting the UPF classification.
Other puddings & desserts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Strawberries & Cream Ice Cream
Häagen-Dazs
Not UPF
Organic Vanilla Ice Cream
Waitrose
Not UPF
Vanilla Ice Cream
Yeo Valley
Not UPF
Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream
Waitrose
Not UPF
Madagascan vanilla custard
Waitrose
Not UPF
Rice Pudding
Ambrosia
Not UPF
Natural coconut yog
the coconut collab
Not UPF
Rice Pudding
Ambrosia
Not UPF
Stockwell Rice Pudding
Stockwell
Not UPF
Pear Halves in refined fruit juice
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Yes — Rice pudding by Everyday Essentials,Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including maltodextrin and flavourings, which are UPF according to NOVA. The acidity regulator sodium phosphates is also an industrial additive, further supporting the UPF classification.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Rice pudding as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, flavourings. 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.