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Egg Fried Rice

Barcode 5000169547779

Yes — Egg Fried Rice is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts, specifically: flavouring, smoked flavouring, and yeast extract powder. These are extracted and formulated ingredients used for flavour enhancement and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked long grain rice (84%)
OK

free range scrambled egg (9%) (whole egg (free range), water, cornflour, salt, lemon juice)
OK

sunflower oil and/or rapeseed oil
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

chives

A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
OK

lime juice

Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
OK

smoked flavouring
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

ginger powder

Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Egg Fried Rice

Is Egg Fried Rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Egg Fried Rice by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts, specifically: flavouring, smoked flavouring, and yeast extract powder. These are extracted and formulated ingredients used for flavour enhancement and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Egg Fried Rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Egg Fried Rice as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, yeast extract powder. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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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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.