Tesco

Yoghurt coated rice cake

Barcode 5059512737190

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Yes — Yoghurt coated rice cake is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. These include palm kernel oil and palm oil (highly refined industrial oils), sunflower lecithins (an emulsifier), and flavouring (industrial flavour additive). Presence of any such industrial additives makes the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

yogurt coating (58%) [sugar. palm kernel oil. yogurt powder (milk)
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

sheal emulsifier (sunflower lecithins flavouring], brown rice. allergy advice for allergens, see ingredients in bold. v suitable for vegetarians nutrition as sold typical values per one rice 100g cake (18g) 刀 % ri⭑ olo 1983kj 357kj energy)

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Common questions about Yoghurt coated rice cake

Is Yoghurt coated rice cake ultra-processed?

Yes — Yoghurt coated rice cake by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. These include palm kernel oil and palm oil (highly refined industrial oils), sunflower lecithins (an emulsifier), and flavouring (industrial flavour additive). Presence of any such industrial additives makes the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Yoghurt coated rice cake are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Yoghurt coated rice cake as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.