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Salt & Vinegar Rice Cakes by Savour Bakes
Savour Bakes

Salt & Vinegar Rice Cakes

Barcode 4088600526010
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Salt & Vinegar Rice Cakes is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/industrial ingredients such as flavouring (industrial flavourings), maltodextrin (industrially extracted refined carbohydrate), and emulsifier acacia gum, which place it in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    brown rice
    Whole grain rice with bran layer intact; a common staple ingredient.
  • OK
    white rice
    Refined long- or short-grain rice with bran and germ removed; staple grain.
  • OK
    corn (26%)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • 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
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • 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
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    citric acid (acidity regulator)
    Citric acid used as acidity regulator and preservative in beverages and foods; a natural organic acid derived from citrus fruits.
  • OK
    calcium phosphates; coconut oil
  • OK
    emulsifier: acacia gum

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Common questions about Salt & Vinegar Rice Cakes

Is Salt & Vinegar Rice Cakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Salt & Vinegar Rice Cakes by Savour Bakes is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/industrial ingredients such as flavouring (industrial flavourings), maltodextrin (industrially extracted refined carbohydrate), and emulsifier acacia gum, which place it in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Which ingredients in Salt & Vinegar Rice Cakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Salt & Vinegar Rice Cakes as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, maltodextrin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Salt & Vinegar Rice Cakes?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Lightly Salted Wholegrain Low Fat Rice Cakes by Kallo, Multigrain Rice Cakes by Savour Bakes, Slightly Salted Rice Cakes by Asda. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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