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Lunch Bowl by Ben's Original
Ben's Original

Lunch Bowl

Barcode 4002359019654
Scanned  9  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Lunch Bowl is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists entirely of minimally processed grains, legumes, vegetables, herbs, spices, coconut milk, salt, and soy sauce. There are no industrial additives, flavor enhancers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed fats indicative of ultra-processing under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    steamed parboiled long grain rice (28%)
  • OK
    steamed jasmine rice (14%)
  • OK
    steamed wheat berries (12%)
  • OK
    steamed bulgur wheat (12%)
  • OK
    edamame beans (9.4%)
  • OK
    red pepper (7.7%)
  • OK
    coconut milk (5.9%)
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable, orange in color, crisp and sweet. Commonly used raw or cooked.
  • OK
    steamed wild rice (2.3%)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    lemongrass
    A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
  • OK
    chilli (0.4%)
  • OK
    kaffir lime leaf
  • OK
    chilli flakes (0.2%)
  • OK
    ginger
    A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    soy sauce
    A fermented sauce made from soybeans, wheat, salt and water; used as a seasoning.

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Common questions about Lunch Bowl

Is Lunch Bowl ultra-processed?

No — Lunch Bowl by Ben's Original is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists entirely of minimally processed grains, legumes, vegetables, herbs, spices, coconut milk, salt, and soy sauce. There are no industrial additives, flavor enhancers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed fats indicative of ultra-processing under the NOVA system.

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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