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Wholegrain, Wild & Red Rice by Worldwide Foods
Worldwide Foods

Wholegrain, Wild & Red Rice

Barcode 4088600043357
Scanned  58  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Wholegrain, Wild & Red Rice is ultra-processed.

Not ideal for everyday eating because it contains industrial additives.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring and turmeric extract, both of which are identified as UPF ingredients. Flavouring is an industrial flavour additive, while turmeric extract is an isolated extract used as an additive. The cooked rice, sunflower oil, salt, and garlic powder are not the factors driving the classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked wholegrain brown rice with 82% water (water, wholegrain brown rice)
    Pre-cooked wholegrain brown rice, with water as a major component and wholegrain brown rice as the ingredient.
  • OK
    cooked red rice with 10% water (water, red rice)
    Pre-cooked red rice, predominately water with red rice as the ingredient.
  • OK
    cooked wild rice with 6% water (water, wild rice)
    Pre-cooked wild rice, primarily water with wild rice as the ingredient.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • 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.

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Common questions about Wholegrain, Wild & Red Rice

Is Wholegrain, Wild & Red Rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholegrain, Wild & Red Rice by Worldwide Foods is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring and turmeric extract, both of which are identified as UPF ingredients. Flavouring is an industrial flavour additive, while turmeric extract is an isolated extract used as an additive. The cooked rice, sunflower oil, salt, and garlic powder are not the factors driving the classification.

Which ingredients in Wholegrain, Wild & Red Rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Wholegrain, Wild & Red Rice as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, turmeric extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Wholegrain, Wild & Red Rice?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Brown, Red & Wild Wholegrain Rice by Merchant Gourmet, Wholegrain rice by Waitrose, wholegrain and wild rice by Sainsburys. 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.

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