Tesco

Rice Snaps

Barcode 5057545067468

Scanned 10 times by Nomi users

No — Rice Snaps is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of rice, sugar, salt, and added vitamins and minerals for fortification. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, colorings, flavorings, or refined syrups that would classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA. Fortified flour and added vitamins/minerals are not considered UPF by themselves.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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rice

A staple grain; typically milled rice used as a basic food ingredient.
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sugar

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

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
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salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
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pantothenic acid

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
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vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
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riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
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vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
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thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
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folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
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vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Rice Snaps

Is Rice Snaps ultra-processed?

No — Rice Snaps by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of rice, sugar, salt, and added vitamins and minerals for fortification. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, colorings, flavorings, or refined syrups that would classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA. Fortified flour and added vitamins/minerals are not considered UPF by themselves.

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.