Tesco

Lightly Salted Rice Cakes

Barcode 5057753918163

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No — Lightly Salted Rice Cakes is not ultra-processed.

This product contains only brown rice and sea salt, which are basic, minimally processed ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavourings, or emulsifiers. It therefore does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

brown rice

Whole grain rice with bran layer; commonly used as a staple carbohydrate.
OK

sea salt. suitable for vegans

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Common questions about Lightly Salted Rice Cakes

Is Lightly Salted Rice Cakes ultra-processed?

No — Lightly Salted Rice Cakes by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product contains only brown rice and sea salt, which are basic, minimally processed ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavourings, or emulsifiers. It therefore does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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.