Coconut Vegetable Rice

Barcode 044111464405

Yes — Coconut Vegetable Rice is ultra-processed.

Not ideal for everyday eating because it contains industrially processed ingredients.

This is a prepared rice-and-vegetable meal with coconut milk powder and seasonings. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains maltodextrin, an industrially extracted and processed sugar identified as a UPF ingredient. Sodium caseinate is also an industrially isolated milk protein commonly used in formulated foods, further indicating industrial processing. The product is therefore UPF despite containing rice, vegetables, herbs, spices, and other basic ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rice

A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

mixed vegetables (42%) (carrot, broccoli, red pepper, sugar snap peas, green beans in varying proportions)
OK

coconut milk powder (15%)
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

sodium cassinate (milk)
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

cornstarch

A fine, gluten-free starch derived from corn kernels, used as a thickener and binder in many foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

vegetable stock dehydrate
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

lime juice

Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
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

spices

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

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

kaffir lime leaf

Common questions about Coconut Vegetable Rice

Is Coconut Vegetable Rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Coconut Vegetable Rice is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a prepared rice-and-vegetable meal with coconut milk powder and seasonings. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains maltodextrin, an industrially extracted and processed sugar identified as a UPF ingredient. Sodium caseinate is also an industrially isolated milk protein commonly used in formulated foods, further indicating industrial processing. The product is therefore UPF despite containing rice, vegetables, herbs, spices, and other basic ingredients.

Which ingredients in Coconut Vegetable Rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Coconut Vegetable Rice as an ultra-processed marker: maltodextrin. 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.