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Mexican Style Grains by Taste of
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Mexican Style Grains

Barcode 4335619071025
Scanned  31  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Mexican Style Grains is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives such as dried glucose syrup, burnt sugar powder, smoked sugar syrup (all refined/industrial sugar derivatives), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), paprika extract (an extracted additive), and guar gum as a stabiliser. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the food in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    50% cooked long grain rice (water)
  • OK
    long grain rice
  • OK
    17% cooked red quinoa (water)
  • OK
    red quinoa
  • OK
    sweetcom
  • OK
    6% adzuki beans
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    bbq sauce (sugar, dried glucose syrup, maize starch, smoked paprika powder, tomato powder, burnt sugar powder, yeast extract, salt, smoked salt, ground paprika, acidity regulator: citric acid; garlic powder, ground black pepper, smoked sugar syrup, paprika extract, chilli powder)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    red pepper paste (red pepper purée, white wine vinegar, rapeseed oil, salt)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    smoked paprika powder
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • OK
    chilli flakes. stabiliser: guar gum

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Common questions about Mexican Style Grains

Is Mexican Style Grains ultra-processed?

Yes — Mexican Style Grains by Taste of is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives such as dried glucose syrup, burnt sugar powder, smoked sugar syrup (all refined/industrial sugar derivatives), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), paprika extract (an extracted additive), and guar gum as a stabiliser. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the food in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

What are healthier alternatives to Mexican Style Grains?

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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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