Aldi

Good Grains Cajun Quinoa

Barcode 4088600143958

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Yes — Good Grains Cajun Quinoa is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), generic flavouring, and guar gum (a stabiliser). These ingredients meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked white quinoa (37% (white quinoa, water))
OK

cooked green lentils (27%) (green lentils)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

cooked red quinoa (17%) (red guinoa)
OK

red pepper (7%)
OK

red onions (6%)
OK

cajun style paste (2.5%) (water, glucose syrup, sugar, yeast extract, rapeseed oil, salt, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, caramelised sugar, garlic powder, chilli flakes, black pepper, ground thyme, dried oregano)
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

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

onion powder

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

stabiliser. guar gum; salt

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Common questions about Good Grains Cajun Quinoa

Is Good Grains Cajun Quinoa ultra-processed?

Yes — Good Grains Cajun Quinoa by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), generic flavouring, and guar gum (a stabiliser). These ingredients meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Good Grains Cajun Quinoa are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Good Grains Cajun Quinoa as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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.