Aldi

Sweet chilli rice-cakes

Barcode 4088600526027

Scanned 23 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sweet chilli rice-cakes is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), potato maltodextrin (an industrially processed carbohydrate used as a bulking agent), and acidity regulators. These industrial additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

5 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

sugar

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

potato maltodextrin
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

rosemary extract

A plant-derived antioxidant used to prevent lipid oxidation and preserve flavor and color.

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Common questions about Sweet chilli rice-cakes

Is Sweet chilli rice-cakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet chilli rice-cakes by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), potato maltodextrin (an industrially processed carbohydrate used as a bulking agent), and acidity regulators. These industrial additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Sweet chilli rice-cakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Sweet chilli rice-cakes as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, flavouring, calcium phosphates (acidity regulators), paprika extract, rosemary extract. 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.