Asda

Caramel rice cakes

Barcode 5057172578733

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Caramel rice cakes is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including flavourings (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), emulsifiers (citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, lecithins), colours (ammonia caramel, carotenes), and caramelised sugar syrup. These additives and processed ingredients classify the product as UPF according to the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

brown rice (68%)
OK

maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
OK

sugar

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

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

salt

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

colours (ammonia caramel, carotenes)
OK

emulsifiers (citric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, lecithins). may contain sesame seeds and milk. nutrition we suggest this product provides 15 servings typical values energy kj energy kcal fat

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Common questions about Caramel rice cakes

Is Caramel rice cakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Caramel rice cakes by Asda 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 flavourings (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), emulsifiers (citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, lecithins), colours (ammonia caramel, carotenes), and caramelised sugar syrup. These additives and processed ingredients classify the product as UPF according to the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Caramel rice cakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Caramel rice cakes as ultra-processed markers: caramelised sugar syrup, flavourings. 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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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.