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Wholegrain Rice, Quinoa, Pumpkin & Sunflower Seeds by Worldwide Foods
Worldwide Foods

Wholegrain Rice, Quinoa, Pumpkin & Sunflower Seeds

Barcode 4088600043364
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Wholegrain Rice, Quinoa, Pumpkin & Sunflower Seeds is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially formulated additives and extracts, including vegetable bouillon (with yeast extract, dextrose, and other processed components), thyme extract, and added colour (curcumin). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked wholegrain basmati rice
    Cooked basmati rice made with brown basmati rice, includes water; a basic staple ingredient.
  • OK
    cooked red quinoa
    Cooked red quinoa, a whole grain seed; commonly used as a base or side dish.
  • OK
    pumpkin seeds
    Roasted or raw pumpkin seeds, edible seeds used as a snack or ingredient.
  • OK
    sunflower seeds
    Whole or hulled seeds used as a basic ingredient or roasted for flavor; 1.5% indicates the portion used in the product.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • UPF
    vegetable bouillon
    Seasoning mix made from dehydrated vegetables, yeast extract, and flavoring components; used to impart savory taste and saltiness.
  • UPF
    thyme extract
    Concentrated flavor extract derived from thyme used to impart thyme flavor in dishes.
  • UPF
    curcumin (yellow pigment)
    A natural yellow pigment derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a food colorant. It is extracted as a turmeric curcuminoid and provides yellow-orange color.
  • OK
    coconut oil
    Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about Wholegrain Rice, Quinoa, Pumpkin & Sunflower Seeds

Is Wholegrain Rice, Quinoa, Pumpkin & Sunflower Seeds ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholegrain Rice, Quinoa, Pumpkin & Sunflower Seeds 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 industrially formulated additives and extracts, including vegetable bouillon (with yeast extract, dextrose, and other processed components), thyme extract, and added colour (curcumin). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Wholegrain Rice, Quinoa, Pumpkin & Sunflower Seeds are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Wholegrain Rice, Quinoa, Pumpkin & Sunflower Seeds as ultra-processed markers: vegetable bouillon, thyme extract, curcumin (yellow pigment). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Wholegrain Rice, Quinoa, Pumpkin & Sunflower Seeds?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Glorious grains by merchant gourmet, Quinoa red & white by Merchant Gourmet, Red and white quinoa by Aldi. 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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