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Rocky road

Rocky road

Barcode 5056315500259
Scanned  16  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Rocky road is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including pre-identified UPF ingredients skimmed milk powder, anhydrous milk fat, palm oil, and emulsifier (soya lecithin). It also contains refined sugars like glucose-fructose syrup and glucose syrup, bulking agent polydextrose, emulsifier polyglycerol polyricinoleate, and other industrial additives and flavorings that classify it as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

10 ultra-processed markers
  • UPF
    oligofructose
    A short-chain fructooligosaccharide used as a sweetener or fiber additive; an isolated carbohydrate produced industrially.
  • 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
    milk chocolate (11%) [sugar
  • OK
    cocoa butter
    A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
  • OK
    cocoa mass
    Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
  • OK
    Skimmed Milk Powder
    Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
  • OK
    whey powder
    Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
  • OK
    lactose (milk)
    A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
  • UPF
    Anhydrous Milk Fat
    Anhydrous milk fat is the fat derived from milk with the water and non-fat solids removed.
  • OK
    emulsifiers (soya lecithin, polyglycerol polyricinoleate)
  • OK
    natural vanilla flavouring]
  • UPF
    bulking agent (polydextrose)
    Polydextrose used as a bulking agent or fiber supplement in foods; a processed carbohydrate.
  • OK
    oats (6%)
  • UPF
    glycerin (glycerol)
    A humectant used to retain moisture in foods and to improve texture; often added as a sweetener or stabilizer.
  • OK
    marshmallows (6%) [glucose-fructose syrup
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    pork gelatin
    Gelatin derived from pork collagen used as a gelling agent in foods like jellies, desserts, and confectionery.
  • OK
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • UPF
    beetroot red color
    A color additive derived from beetroot used to impart red color to foods; often an extracted pigment or synthetic/colorant added to enhance appearance.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A flavoring substance used to impart taste or aroma; likely an additive derived from natural sources. The extra closing bracket in the original name is ignored for description.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • UPF
    glucose syrup
    A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • OK
    fat-reduced cocoa powder
    Cocoa powder from which most of the fat (cocoa butter) has been removed; used to add cocoa flavor with lower fat content.
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    A refined flour enriched with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, niacin, iron). Commonly used as a basic baking ingredient.
  • OK
    thiamine
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    honeycomb pieces (1.5%) [sugar
  • OK
    raising agent (sodium bicarbonate)]
  • UPF
    natural flavourings
    Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
  • OK
    freeze dried raspberries (0.4%)
  • UPF
    Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)
    Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    salt. allergen information for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. may contain traces of peanuts
  • OK
    nuts and egg. additional information high in fibre

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Common questions about Rocky road

Is Rocky road ultra-processed?

Yes — Rocky road is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including pre-identified UPF ingredients skimmed milk powder, anhydrous milk fat, palm oil, and emulsifier (soya lecithin). It also contains refined sugars like glucose-fructose syrup and glucose syrup, bulking agent polydextrose, emulsifier polyglycerol polyricinoleate, and other industrial additives and flavorings that classify it as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Rocky road are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 10 ingredients in Rocky road as ultra-processed markers: oligofructose, Anhydrous Milk Fat, bulking agent (polydextrose), glycerin (glycerol), beetroot red color, natural flavouring, palm oil, glucose syrup, natural flavourings, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin). 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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