Couscous Salad

Barcode 00427142

No — Couscous Salad is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic foods and culinary ingredients: couscous (wheat flour, water), dried fruits (raisins, apricots, cranberries with honey and orange dressing), vegetables (onion, carrot), coconut components, herbs, spices, garlic purée, and crushed black pepper. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, isolated industrial sugars (like glucose syrup, maltodextrin), or refined/hydrogenated oils. Therefore, under NOVA, this is not an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

couscous (wheat flour, water)
OK

raisins

Dried grapes, commonly used as a sweet ingredient in baking and snacks; natural, minimally processed fruit product.
OK

dried apricots
OK

sweetened dried cranberries (with honey and orange dressing)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

coconut (desiccated coconut, coconut extract, coconut cream)
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

fresh coriander
OK

parsley (fresh leaves)

A fresh herb with bright, grassy flavor used as a garnish or seasoning.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

black pepper (crushed)

Common questions about Couscous Salad

Is Couscous Salad ultra-processed?

No — Couscous Salad is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic foods and culinary ingredients: couscous (wheat flour, water), dried fruits (raisins, apricots, cranberries with honey and orange dressing), vegetables (onion, carrot), coconut components, herbs, spices, garlic purée, and crushed black pepper. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, isolated industrial sugars (like glucose syrup, maltodextrin), or refined/hydrogenated oils. Therefore, under NOVA, this is not an ultra-processed food.

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.