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.
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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.
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.
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.