Napolina

Quinoa

Barcode 5000232022882

No — Quinoa is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are white quinoa, water, and sunflower oil. These are basic, minimally processed culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or emulsifiers. According to NOVA, this would fall into minimally processed foods, not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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white quinoa

Raw, milled seeds of quinoa with a pale color, ready to cook.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.

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Common questions about Quinoa

Is Quinoa ultra-processed?

No — Quinoa by Napolina is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are white quinoa, water, and sunflower oil. These are basic, minimally processed culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or emulsifiers. According to NOVA, this would fall into minimally processed foods, 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.

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.