No — Microwave wholegrain basmati rice & red & white quinoa is not ultra-processed.
The product contains only water, wholegrain basmati rice, red and white quinoa seeds, and basic vegetable oil (rapeseed). These are minimally processed culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or emulsifiers, so it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.
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No — Microwave wholegrain basmati rice & red & white quinoa by M&S, Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains only water, wholegrain basmati rice, red and white quinoa seeds, and basic vegetable oil (rapeseed). These are minimally processed culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or emulsifiers, so it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.
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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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.