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Yes — Brown basmati is ultra-processed.
The product is ultra-processed because the vegetable bouillon contains industrial additives, specifically dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), which make the overall product UPF under NOVA.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other pasta, rice & noodles Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Wholegrain Basmati & Quinoa Rice
Tilda
Not UPF
Green Pea Penne
The Foodie Market
Not UPF
Penne Rigate N°66
Rummo
Not UPF
Mama Instant Rice Noodles
Mama
Not UPF
instant rice vermicelli noodles
mams
Not UPF
Basmati Rice
Tesco
Not UPF
Fine egg noodles
Sharwood's
Not UPF
Brown Rice
By Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Growers Harvest Microwave Wholegrain Rice
Tesco
Not UPF
Wholewheat Spaghetti
Baresa
Not UPF
Yes — Brown basmati by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the vegetable bouillon contains industrial additives, specifically dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), which make the overall product UPF under NOVA.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Pure Basmati Rice by Tilda, Basmati rice by Aldi, Tast of - Basmati Microwave Rice by Golden sun,Taste of. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
