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5 whole grains and rice microwaveable

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Yes — 5 whole grains and rice microwaveable is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, an industrially produced additive that contributes to UPF classification. The grains, vegetables, sunflower or rapeseed oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika extract are otherwise generally simple ingredients, but the presence of flavouring is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked whelegrain rice

A prepared grain mix likely referring to a cooked wholegrain rice variety or a misspelling of wholegrain rice. Typically not a single-ingredient product; may be a prepared grain dish.
OK

red quinoa

Red quinoa, a gluten-free seed used as a grain substitute; high in protein and fiber. Commonly sold as a single-ingredient ingredient or in blends.
OK

millet

A small, gluten-free cereal grain used as a staple in various cuisines. Nutty-flavored, high in fiber and minerals.
OK

pearl barley and wild grain cooked wholegrain rice (water)

A mixed grain preparation combining pearl barley, wild rice (and possibly other grains) cooked with water. Typically used as a dish ingredient rather than a pure single ingredient.
OK

wholegrain rice

Wholegrain rice is the unpolished form of rice where the bran and germ are retained, giving more fiber and nutrients than white rice.
OK

cooked pearl barley in water

Pearl barley that has been cooked in water; a versatile whole grain used in soups, stews, and salads with a chewy texture.
OK

pearl barley

Pearl barley is a processed form of barley with the hull removed, commonly used in porridge, soups, and grain dishes.
OK

cooked red quinoa (water)
OK

red quinoa
OK

cooked wild rice (water)
OK

wild rice

A whole grain rice variety native to North America, naturally gluten-free and high in fiber and minerals.
OK

2% cooked millet (millet)

Millet that has been cooked with water to a ready-to-use ingredient, typically used in mixed grain preparations.
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

vegetable oil (sunflower oil or rapeseed oil)

A common culinary oil extracted from sunflower and/or rapeseed (canola) seeds, used for cooking and frying.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

salt

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

colour: paprika extract. allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

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Common questions about 5 whole grains and rice microwaveable

Is 5 whole grains and rice microwaveable ultra-processed?

Yes — 5 whole grains and rice microwaveable by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, an industrially produced additive that contributes to UPF classification. The grains, vegetables, sunflower or rapeseed oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika extract are otherwise generally simple ingredients, but the presence of flavouring is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in 5 whole grains and rice microwaveable are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 5 whole grains and rice microwaveable as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to 5 whole grains and rice microwaveable?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Glorious grains by merchant gourmet, Quinoa red & white by Merchant Gourmet, Red and white quinoa by Aldi. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

5 whole grains and rice microwaveable

Ingredients

Healthier alternatives

Common questions about 5 whole grains and rice microwaveable

Is 5 whole grains and rice microwaveable ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in 5 whole grains and rice microwaveable are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to 5 whole grains and rice microwaveable?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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