Yes — Spice Infusion Cous Cous is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as UPF because it contains yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), unspecified flavourings, and an emulsifier (lecithins). These are industrially processed additives according to NOVA, so the presence of any of them makes the whole product ultra-processed.
Other pasta, rice & noodles Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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MOROCCAN COUS COUS WITH DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES
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Not UPF
Yes — Spice Infusion Cous Cous by Bramwells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), unspecified flavourings, and an emulsifier (lecithins). These are industrially processed additives according to NOVA, so the presence of any of them makes the whole product ultra-processed.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Spice Infusion Cous Cous as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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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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.