NiXe

Tuna salad with rice

Barcode 20398514

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Yes — Tuna salad with rice is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes guar gum (a stabilizer/thickener) and natural flavouring, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and flavor, fitting NOVA’s definition of UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked rice 35%
OK

tuna 25%
OK

sunflower oil

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

red pepper 4
OK

6%
OK

carrot 4
OK

sweetcorn

Sweetcorn (corn on the cob or kernels) is a basic vegetable/protein ingredient used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

peas

Small, round, green legumes typically used as a vegetable.
OK

onion

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

gherkin (gherkin, spirit vinegar, salt)
OK

black olives 2
OK

7%
OK

water

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

capers 2
OK

2% (capers, spirit vinegar, salt)
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.
UPF

guar gum

A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
OK

natural flavouring allergy advice: contains fish

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Common questions about Tuna salad with rice

Is Tuna salad with rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Tuna salad with rice by NiXe is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes guar gum (a stabilizer/thickener) and natural flavouring, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and flavor, fitting NOVA’s definition of UPF.

Which ingredients in Tuna salad with rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tuna salad with rice as an ultra-processed marker: guar gum. 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.