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Yes — Rice Snaps is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
Rice Snaps are ultra-processed because they contain barley malt extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. The added sugar, salt, vitamins, minerals, and vitamin D do not independently make the product ultra-processed, but barley malt extract is sufficient for the classification.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Self raising flour
Sainsburys
Not UPF
So Simple Gluten Free Original Porridge
Quaker
Not UPF
Macaroni
Napolina
Not UPF
Rainbow Hoops
Asda
Not UPF
Cornflour
Victoria Bakery
Not UPF
Łazanki
Lubella
Not UPF
Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni
Essential Waitrose, Waitrose
Not UPF
Corn Flakes
M&S
Not UPF
Scottish Oats
Golden Bridge
Not UPF
Whole Oat Drink
Oatly
Not UPF
Yes — Rice Snaps by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Rice Snaps are ultra-processed because they contain barley malt extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. The added sugar, salt, vitamins, minerals, and vitamin D do not independently make the product ultra-processed, but barley malt extract is sufficient for the classification.
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.