Asda

Cocoa Rice Cakes

Barcode 5057172578955

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Yes — Cocoa Rice Cakes is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes flavourings, which are industrial additives used to modify taste, and cocoa mass/sugar mixture in a processed powder form. The presence of 'flavourings' is sufficient under NOVA to categorize this as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

powder (11%) [sugar
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

brown rice (75%)
OK

sugar

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

chocolate cocoa powder]
OK

flavourings. may contain milk and soya. nutrition we suggest this product provides 16 servings typical values energy kj energy kcal carbohydrate of which sugars fat 5.5g

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Common questions about Cocoa Rice Cakes

Is Cocoa Rice Cakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Cocoa Rice Cakes by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes flavourings, which are industrial additives used to modify taste, and cocoa mass/sugar mixture in a processed powder form. The presence of 'flavourings' is sufficient under NOVA to categorize this as an ultra-processed food.

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.