Lidl

microwaveable rice

Barcode 4056489240860

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — microwaveable rice is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients, including maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavouring, and stabiliser (guar gum). These are industrial additives/flavour enhancers that classify the overall product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

86% cooked long grain rice (water, long grain rice)
OK

3% sweetcorn
OK

3% red pepper
OK

3% carrots
OK

chicken seasoning (maltodextrin, dried yeast extract, flavouring, dried onion, yeast extract, dried garlic, salt, white pepper, dried sage)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
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.
OK

dried garlic

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

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Common questions about microwaveable rice

Is microwaveable rice ultra-processed?

Yes — microwaveable rice by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients, including maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavouring, and stabiliser (guar gum). These are industrial additives/flavour enhancers that classify the overall product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in microwaveable rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in microwaveable rice as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, guar gum (stabiliser). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.