Spiced Rice Snack Mix

Barcode 5000225070920

Yes — Spiced Rice Snack Mix is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified starch, cheese powder, natural flavourings, and citric acid, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

rice semolina

A fine, durum-like flour milled from rice grain, used as a cereal and base ingredient in various foods.
OK

spices

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

dried garlic (17%)
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
UPF

cheese powder (from milk)

Dairy cheese powder made from milk solids, often used to impart cheese flavor in snacks and prepared foods.
OK

buttermilk powder

Dried buttermilk obtained from fermented milk; used as a dairy ingredient to provide dairy flavor and proteins in products.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.

Common questions about Spiced Rice Snack Mix

Is Spiced Rice Snack Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Spiced Rice Snack Mix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified starch, cheese powder, natural flavourings, and citric acid, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Spiced Rice Snack Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Spiced Rice Snack Mix as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, cheese powder (from milk), natural flavourings, citric acid. 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.