Four Seasons

E ES Steam Bags GOLDEN VEGETABLE RICE FLUFFY TASTY

Barcode 4061462602153

Yes — E ES Steam Bags GOLDEN VEGETABLE RICE FLUFFY TASTY is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives such as maltodextrin and yeast extract, which are used as flavor enhancers and texture modifiers in ready-to-heat convenience foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked yellow rice (57%) (water, long grain rice, turmeric, acidity regulator: citric acid)
OK

garden peas (15%)
OK

sweetcorn (15%)
OK

red peppers (10%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

salt

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

yeast extract

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

mushroom extract powder
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

ground nutmeg

Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.
OK

ground white pepper

Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.
OK

tomato powder. dietary advice: suitable for vegans

Common questions about E ES Steam Bags GOLDEN VEGETABLE RICE FLUFFY TASTY

Is E ES Steam Bags GOLDEN VEGETABLE RICE FLUFFY TASTY ultra-processed?

Yes — E ES Steam Bags GOLDEN VEGETABLE RICE FLUFFY TASTY by Four Seasons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives such as maltodextrin and yeast extract, which are used as flavor enhancers and texture modifiers in ready-to-heat convenience foods.

Which ingredients in E ES Steam Bags GOLDEN VEGETABLE RICE FLUFFY TASTY are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in E ES Steam Bags GOLDEN VEGETABLE RICE FLUFFY TASTY as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, yeast extract. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.