Sesame Seaweed Rice Salad

Barcode 29453566

No — Sesame Seaweed Rice Salad is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are primarily whole or minimally processed foods and basic culinary ingredients: cooked sushi rice, various seeds and oils (rapeseed, sesame, sunflower), seaweeds (nori, wakame), vinegar, spices (ginger, black pepper, coriander, mustard seed), green onion, dried garlic, and simple condiments (sriracha, wasabi, tamarind, sushi vinegar). There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavourings, or highly processed extracts like maltodextrin or inverted syrups. Therefore, according to NOVA, this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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seasoned cooked sushi rice
OK

sesame seed (extrap) (rapeseed oil)
OK

sesame oil

A purely extracted oil from sesame seeds used for cooking and finishing; a common culinary oil.
OK

seaweed (nori)
OK

water

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

sunflower seed

Edible seeds from sunflowers, rich in healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to dishes.
OK

sushi vinegar
OK

wakame (seaweed)
OK

wasabi
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
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

toasted sesame oil

A flavor oil pressed from sesame seeds and toasted to develop rich nutty aroma; commonly used in Asian cuisine.
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sriracha
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coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

rice vinegar

A mild vinegar made from fermented rice—used to season dishes, pickles, and dressings with a subtle sweet and tangy note.
OK

green onions
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
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mustard seed

Small mustard seeds used as a spice with a pungent, hot flavor.
OK

condensed tamarind
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mustard seed husk

Common questions about Sesame Seaweed Rice Salad

Is Sesame Seaweed Rice Salad ultra-processed?

No — Sesame Seaweed Rice Salad is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are primarily whole or minimally processed foods and basic culinary ingredients: cooked sushi rice, various seeds and oils (rapeseed, sesame, sunflower), seaweeds (nori, wakame), vinegar, spices (ginger, black pepper, coriander, mustard seed), green onion, dried garlic, and simple condiments (sriracha, wasabi, tamarind, sushi vinegar). There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavourings, or highly processed extracts like maltodextrin or inverted syrups. Therefore, according to NOVA, this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food.

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.