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Roasted vegetable and couscous salad by Waitrose
Waitrose

Roasted vegetable and couscous salad

Barcode 5000169635858
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Roasted vegetable and couscous salad is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic culinary ingredients and minimally processed components (couscous, vegetables, oils, herbs, basic thickeners). It contains no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed syrups. Therefore, according to NOVA, it is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked couscous (36%) (durum wheat semolina, water)
  • OK
    roasted vegetables (26%) (courgette, carrot, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, butternut squash, rapeseed oil)
  • OK
    cooked giant couscous (17%) (durum wheat semoliña, water)
  • OK
    passata (tomato purée)
    Tomato purée used as a base sauce in cooking.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    sunblush® tomatoes (3%)
  • OK
    baby spinach
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • 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 wine vinegar
    A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
  • 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
    mint
    A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
  • OK
    roasted garlic purée
    Smooth purée made from garlic that has been roasted; used to impart mellow garlic flavor in sauces, dressings, and dishes.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.

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Common questions about Roasted vegetable and couscous salad

Is Roasted vegetable and couscous salad ultra-processed?

No — Roasted vegetable and couscous salad by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic culinary ingredients and minimally processed components (couscous, vegetables, oils, herbs, basic thickeners). It contains no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed syrups. Therefore, according to NOVA, it is not 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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