Ben's

Spicy Mexican

Barcode 5010034011595

Yes — Spicy Mexican is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as UPF because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially produced flavor enhancer and is explicitly categorized as an ultra-processed ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. Other ingredients such as rice, vegetables, tomato paste, sunflower oil, and garlic powder are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

steamed parboiled long grain rice (75%)
OK

sweetcorn (5.5%)
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

adzuki beans (3.9%)
OK

red pepper (2.3%)
OK

sunflower oit
OK

jalapeno pepper (1.1%)
OK

garlic powder

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.

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Common questions about Spicy Mexican

Is Spicy Mexican ultra-processed?

Yes — Spicy Mexican by Ben's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as UPF because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially produced flavor enhancer and is explicitly categorized as an ultra-processed ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. Other ingredients such as rice, vegetables, tomato paste, sunflower oil, and garlic powder are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Spicy Mexican are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Spicy Mexican as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.