Tomato Rice

Barcode 4069365937907

Yes — Tomato Rice is ultra-processed.

Not ideal for everyday eating because it contains refined palm oil and industrial formulation.

This appears to be a ready-to-eat tomato rice dish, which is itself a processed convenience food. It also contains palm oil, a highly processed and refined oil, making the product ultra-processed under the specified criteria. The presence of caramelised sugar and starch further indicates industrial formulation, although sugar and cornstarch alone would not make it UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

rice (72%)
OK

tomato (10%)
OK

onion

Bulb vegetable with a characteristic pungent flavor, widely used as base in soups, stews, and savory dishes.
OK

spices (ginger, coriander, turmeric, chilli)
OK

seasoning (salt, sugar, dried yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, citric acid, concentrated lemon juice)
OK

cooking oil (palm oil)
OK

chives

A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

pasteurized heavy cream
OK

sunflower oil

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

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

fresh ginger
OK

fresh coriander
OK

thai basil
OK

coconut

A tropical fruit from the coconut palm; the edible white meat (copra) and liquid inside are commonly consumed in various forms (fresh, dried, milk, oil).
OK

cornstarch

A fine, gluten-free starch derived from corn kernels, used as a thickener and binder in many foods.
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

Common questions about Tomato Rice

Is Tomato Rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Rice is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a ready-to-eat tomato rice dish, which is itself a processed convenience food. It also contains palm oil, a highly processed and refined oil, making the product ultra-processed under the specified criteria. The presence of caramelised sugar and starch further indicates industrial formulation, although sugar and cornstarch alone would not make it UPF.

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.