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Kellogg’s changes Rice Krispies and Coco Pops recipes after weather disruption
Kellogg’s has changed the recipes for Rice Krispies and Coco Pops, two cereal brands sold in the UK.
Rice Krispies now use rice flour instead of whole rice, while Coco Pops use rice flour and corn flour.
The company says changing weather has affected rice quality and availability, making the reformulation necessary to maintain consistent quality.
The cereals now contain wheat gluten, so they are not suitable for people with a wheat allergy or coeliac disease.
Their packaging highlights wheat as an allergen; previously, the cereals were labelled as possibly containing gluten because of other products handled in the factory.
Kellogg’s says their fibre, vitamin D and iron levels are unchanged, and they remain not high in fat, salt or sugar.
The company says it is listening to customer feedback, but no further recipe changes are announced.
Kellogg’s has replaced rice grains in its UK Rice Krispies and Coco Pops with rice flour and corn flour after weather conditions disrupted the quality and availability of rice.
The reformulated cereals now contain wheat gluten, which must be declared as an allergen on packaging.
They are no longer suitable for people with a wheat allergy or coeliac disease.
Kellogg’s says the cereals still meet UK food standards for fat, salt and sugar and retain the same levels of fibre, Vitamin D and iron.
Rice Krispies in the US and Canada will continue to be made with rice, with no recipe changes expected.
- Who
- Kellogg’s.
- What
- It has replaced rice grains in its UK Rice Krispies and Coco Pops recipes with rice flour and corn flour.
- When
- The sources report the change on 3 and 4 November 2026. They do not state when it took effect.
- Where
- The United Kingdom.
- Why
- Kellogg’s says changing weather conditions affected the quality and availability of rice and grains used in its cereals.
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Changing weather conditions affected the quality and availability of rice and grains used in the cereals.
The recipes began using rice flour and corn flour, and wheat gluten became an ingredient that must be declared on the packaging.
- UK recipes
- Rice Krispies uses rice flour; Coco Pops uses rice flour and corn flour.
- Allergen
- Both cereals now contain wheat gluten.
- Dietary warning
- The cereals are no longer suitable for people with a wheat allergy or coeliac disease.
- Nutrition
- Kellogg’s says fibre, Vitamin D and iron levels remain the same.
- North America
- US and Canadian Rice Krispies will continue to be made with rice.
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What people are saying
We appreciate that even small changes to a much-loved product can feel noticeable and that's why we have approached this with a lot of care and consideration.
The updated recipes have been carefully assessed for taste, appearance and texture, and we are continuing to listen closely to consumer feedback.