Savory Rice Snack

Barcode 5012246006802

Yes — Savory Rice Snack is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including maltodextrin, capsicum extract, yeast extract, and colour (paprika extract). These are industrially processed/isolated additives used for texture, flavour enhancement, and colouring, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

rice (41%)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

sugar

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

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

soy sauce (water, soy, wheat, salt)
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in 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

licorice powder
UPF

capsicum extract

A spice-derived extract from Capsicum peppers, used for flavor and/or heat in foods.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.

Common questions about Savory Rice Snack

Is Savory Rice Snack ultra-processed?

Yes — Savory Rice Snack is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including maltodextrin, capsicum extract, yeast extract, and colour (paprika extract). These are industrially processed/isolated additives used for texture, flavour enhancement, and colouring, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Savory Rice Snack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Savory Rice Snack as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, capsicum extract, yeast extract, colour (paprika 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.