Yes — Co-op Chilli Con Carne and Rice is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This is ultra-processed because it contains plain caramel colour, an extracted industrial colouring additive identified as a UPF ingredient. The remaining ingredients are mostly basic foods and culinary ingredients, but the caramel colour is sufficient for the classification.
Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Chicken & bacon pasta
Sainsbury's,Sainsburys
Not UPF
beef lasagna by Sainsbury’s
Italian Style
Not UPF
Beef lasagne
By sainsbury's
Not UPF
Beef Lasagne
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Beef Lasagne
Aldi Cucina
Not UPF
Fruity Chicken Curry
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Chicken and Tomato Pasta Bake
Cucina
Not UPF
Chicken korma and pilau rice
M&S
Not UPF
beef Bolognaise
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Butter chicken et riz pilaf
Marks & Spencers
Not UPF
Yes — Co-op Chilli Con Carne and Rice by Co-op is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is ultra-processed because it contains plain caramel colour, an extracted industrial colouring additive identified as a UPF ingredient. The remaining ingredients are mostly basic foods and culinary ingredients, but the caramel colour is sufficient for the classification.
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.