Banana Rice Snack

Barcode 5060040252772

Yes — Banana Rice Snack is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavors, which are industrially produced flavoring additives, even though the base ingredients (rice flour, banana powder, sunflower oil) are minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

banana powder
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

natural flavors

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to add or enhance aroma and taste; can include essential oils, extracts, or other natural flavor compounds.

Common questions about Banana Rice Snack

Is Banana Rice Snack ultra-processed?

Yes — Banana Rice Snack is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavors, which are industrially produced flavoring additives, even though the base ingredients (rice flour, banana powder, sunflower oil) are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Banana Rice Snack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Banana Rice Snack as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavors. 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.