Lidl

Golden Vegetable rice

Barcode 4056489240808

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Yes — Golden Vegetable rice is ultra-processed.

Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including yeast extract (explicitly pre-identified UPF ingredient), maltodextrin (industrial refined sugar), unspecified flavouring, turmeric extract (isolated extract used as additive), and stabiliser guar gum (industrial stabiliser). Therefore classified as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

82% cooked long grain rice (water, long grain rice)
OK

4
OK

5% red pepper
OK

4% carrots
OK

3% sweetcorn
OK

vegetable seasoning (dried yeast extract, dried onion, sugar, salt, maltodextrin, dried garlic, dried carrot, coarse ground black pepper, turmeric, flavouring)
OK

2% peas
OK

vegetable oil (sunflower oil or rapeseed oil)
UPF

turmeric extract

A concentrated extract derived from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a spice/flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

guar gum (stabiliser)

A plant-derived thickener and stabiliser used to improve texture and emulsion stability in foods.

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Common questions about Golden Vegetable rice

Is Golden Vegetable rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Golden Vegetable rice by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including yeast extract (explicitly pre-identified UPF ingredient), maltodextrin (industrial refined sugar), unspecified flavouring, turmeric extract (isolated extract used as additive), and stabiliser guar gum (industrial stabiliser). Therefore classified as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Golden Vegetable rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Golden Vegetable rice as ultra-processed markers: turmeric extract, yeast extract, guar gum (stabiliser). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Golden Vegetable rice?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Vegetable & Wholegrain Rice by Tilda. 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.