Waitrose

White, black & red quinoa

Barcode 5000169622384

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No — White, black & red quinoa is not ultra-processed.

The product contains only quinoa seeds (white, black, and red). These are basic, minimally processed single-ingredient foods with no additives, flavorings, refined sugars, or industrial formulations, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

white quinoa seeds (40%)
OK

black quinoa seeds (30%)
OK

red quinoa seeds (30%)

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Common questions about White, black & red quinoa

Is White, black & red quinoa ultra-processed?

No — White, black & red quinoa by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains only quinoa seeds (white, black, and red). These are basic, minimally processed single-ingredient foods with no additives, flavorings, refined sugars, or industrial formulations, so it is not classified as ultra-processed 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.

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.