Lidl

Rice Snaps

Barcode 4335619092846

Yes — Rice Snaps is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. According to the provided rules, malted barley extract / barley malt extract is considered an ultra-processed ingredient. Other ingredients like rice, sugar, salt, and added vitamins/minerals are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of barley malt extract makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rice

A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
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

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
OK

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
OK

iron. 102g rice has been used for the production of 100g product. allergy advice

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Common questions about Rice Snaps

Is Rice Snaps ultra-processed?

Yes — Rice Snaps by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. According to the provided rules, malted barley extract / barley malt extract is considered an ultra-processed ingredient. Other ingredients like rice, sugar, salt, and added vitamins/minerals are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of barley malt extract makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Rice Snaps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Rice Snaps as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt 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?

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.