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Roasted vegetable couscous by Waitrose
Waitrose

Roasted vegetable couscous

Barcode 5000169138212
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Roasted vegetable couscous is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is composed entirely of minimally processed foods and basic culinary ingredients (grains, vegetables, herbs, spices, oils, vinegar, traditional sweeteners). It contains no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, refined industrial syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked couscous (durum wheat semolina, water)
  • OK
    cooked giant couscous (durum wheat semolina, water)
  • OK
    roasted courgette
  • OK
    roasted red onion (9%)
  • OK
    chargrilled red peppers (9%)
  • OK
    chargrilled yellow peppers (7%)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    pumpkin seeds
    Edible seeds of pumpkins, rich in healthy fats, protein, and minerals; commonly used roasted or as a topping or ingredient in baking.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    red wine vinegar
    A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    red pepper purée
    Pureed red bell peppers, a simple vegetable puree often used as a flavor base or ingredient in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    mint
    A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    maple syrup
    A traditional sweet syrup made from the sap of maple trees, commonly used as a natural sweetener in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    olive oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.

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Common questions about Roasted vegetable couscous

Is Roasted vegetable couscous ultra-processed?

No — Roasted vegetable couscous by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is composed entirely of minimally processed foods and basic culinary ingredients (grains, vegetables, herbs, spices, oils, vinegar, traditional sweeteners). It contains no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, refined industrial syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

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.

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