Chocolate Caramel Rice Bars

Barcode 5057753920708

Yes — Chocolate Caramel Rice Bars is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives as defined by NOVA, including vegetable oils (palm oil, sunflower oil), palm oil in the caramel, emulsifier: soya lecithin, natural flavouring, and refined industrial sugars such as glucose syrup and dextrose. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

chocolate (37%) (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, lactose, emulsifier: soya lecithin; natural flavouring)
OK

rice (28%) (rice flour, sugar, salt)
OK

caramel (22%) (glucose syrup, sugar, sweetened condensed milk (milk, sugar), palm oil, salt, dextrose, natural flavouring)
UPF

vegetable oils (palm oil, sunflower oil)

A blend of vegetable-based oils including palm oil and sunflower oil used for cooking or as a component in processed foods.
OK

milk powder

Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
OK

cocoa powder

Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

A basic leavening agent used in baking; reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide, helping dough rise. Commonly sold as baking soda.
UPF

soy lecithin

A natural emulsifier derived from soybeans used to improve texture and mix fats with water.
OK

salt

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

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

Common questions about Chocolate Caramel Rice Bars

Is Chocolate Caramel Rice Bars ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Caramel Rice Bars is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives as defined by NOVA, including vegetable oils (palm oil, sunflower oil), palm oil in the caramel, emulsifier: soya lecithin, natural flavouring, and refined industrial sugars such as glucose syrup and dextrose. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Chocolate Caramel Rice Bars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chocolate Caramel Rice Bars as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oils (palm oil, sunflower oil), soy lecithin, natural flavouring. 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?

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.