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Taste the difference giant couscous & feta salad by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

Taste the difference giant couscous & feta salad

Barcode 01387544
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Taste the difference giant couscous & feta salad is not ultra-processed.

This salad contains cooked couscous (water, durum wheat semolina, rapeseed oil), chickpeas, feta cheese, vegetables, herbs, spices, vinegars, lemon juice, sugar, mustard, and pectin as a stabilizer. These are minimally processed or culinary ingredients; pectin is a common gelling agent but here appears in a simple salad context without other industrial additives, so the overall product does not meet the criteria for ultra-processing under the given rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked giant couscous (49%) (water, durum wheat semolina, rapeseed oil)
  • OK
    chickpeas
    Also known as garbanzo beans; a pale beige legume used in dishes like hummus, stews, and salads.
  • OK
    feta cheese (10%) (sheep's milk, goats' milk)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    malt vinegar
    A vinegar produced from malted barley, commonly used as a condiment and in pickling. It has a tangy, malty flavor.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    red chili
    Dried or fresh ripe red peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    mint
    A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    chilli
    Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    mustard flour
    Ground mustard seeds used as a spice or condiment; a basic, natural ingredient derived from mustard seeds.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    dried red chilli
  • OK
    stabiliser: pectin; mustard seed husk
  • OK
    pimento
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.

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Common questions about Taste the difference giant couscous & feta salad

Is Taste the difference giant couscous & feta salad ultra-processed?

No — Taste the difference giant couscous & feta salad by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This salad contains cooked couscous (water, durum wheat semolina, rapeseed oil), chickpeas, feta cheese, vegetables, herbs, spices, vinegars, lemon juice, sugar, mustard, and pectin as a stabilizer. These are minimally processed or culinary ingredients; pectin is a common gelling agent but here appears in a simple salad context without other industrial additives, so the overall product does not meet the criteria for ultra-processing under the given rules.

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.

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