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Chickpea spinach quinoa

Barcode 5000169467800
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Chickpea spinach quinoa is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: legumes, vegetables, herbs, water, salt, and basic vegetable oils (sunflower and rapeseed). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavorings. According to NOVA, this would be minimally processed rather than ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chickpeas (46%)
  • OK
    green lentils (water, green lentils)
  • OK
    black quinoa (7%) (water, black quinoa)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    spinach (5%)
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    mint
    A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • 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
    lemon
    Citrus fruit with tart juice and zest, widely used fresh or as a flavoring.
  • OK
    ginger
    A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.

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Common questions about Chickpea spinach quinoa

Is Chickpea spinach quinoa ultra-processed?

No — Chickpea spinach quinoa by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: legumes, vegetables, herbs, water, salt, and basic vegetable oils (sunflower and rapeseed). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavorings. According to NOVA, this would be minimally processed rather than ultra-processed.

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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