M&S

Microwave Wholegrain Rice

Barcode 29398119

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No — Microwave Wholegrain Rice is not ultra-processed.

This rice dish is made only from whole grains (brown rice), water, and basic culinary vegetable oils (sunflower or rapeseed). These are simple, minimally processed ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavor enhancers, so the product is not considered ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked brown rice (water)

Cooked brown rice, prepared with water rather than oil or other ingredients; a basic, minimally processed whole grain staple.
OK

brown rice

Whole grain rice with bran layer; commonly used as a staple carbohydrate.
OK

vegetable oil (sunflower/rapeseed)

A neutral-tasting cooking oil extracted from sunflower and/or rapeseed; used for frying and sautéing.

Common questions about Microwave Wholegrain Rice

Is Microwave Wholegrain Rice ultra-processed?

No — Microwave Wholegrain Rice by M&S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This rice dish is made only from whole grains (brown rice), water, and basic culinary vegetable oils (sunflower or rapeseed). These are simple, minimally processed ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavor enhancers, so the product is not considered ultra-processed.

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.