spicy mexican rice

Barcode 10567227

Yes — spicy mexican rice is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial ingredients/additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), yeast extract (a flavour enhancer), spice/herb extracts used as concentrated additives, and the additive stabiliser: xanthan gum. The presence of these UPF ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked long grain rice (89%) (water, long grain rice)
OK

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

sunflower oil

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

vegetables (3,5%) (red pepper, sweetcorn, adzuki beans, onions)
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

seasoning (salt, yeast extract, dextrose, potato starch, onion extract, carrot, parsley, spice extract (pepper, celery), natural colour: curcumin, herb extracts (marjoram, thyme, sage))
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

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

colouring: turmeric extract
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
OK

jalapenos
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.
UPF

xanthan gum (stabiliser)

A polysaccharide thickener produced by fermentation, used as a stabiliser and thickening agent in foods.

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Common questions about spicy mexican rice

Is spicy mexican rice ultra-processed?

Yes — spicy mexican rice is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial ingredients/additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), yeast extract (a flavour enhancer), spice/herb extracts used as concentrated additives, and the additive stabiliser: xanthan gum. The presence of these UPF ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in spicy mexican rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in spicy mexican rice as an ultra-processed marker: xanthan gum (stabiliser). 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?

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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.