Ben's Original

Egg Fried Rice

Barcode 5010034013735

Scanned 29 times by Nomi users

Yes — Egg Fried Rice is ultra-processed.

The product contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient. Therefore, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly basic foods and culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

steamed parboiled long grain rice

A basic cereal grain product, steamed and parboiled to shorten cooking time; widely used as a staple food.
OK

scrambled egg (7.1%) (free-range egg (4.7%), whole milk, water, rapeseed oil, corn flour, lemon juice concentrate, salt, spice)

A prepared egg-based dish consisting of scrambled eggs with added ingredients like milk, water, rapeseed oil, corn flour, lemon juice concentrate, salt and spices. It is a ready-to-eat or ready-to-cook mixture used as a component in dishes.
OK

onion

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

toasted sesame oil

A flavor oil pressed from sesame seeds and toasted to develop rich nutty aroma; commonly used in Asian cuisine.
OK

onion powder

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

sunflower oil

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

salt

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

yeast extract

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

garlic powser

Likely a misspelling of garlic powder, a dried ground form of garlic used as a seasoning.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

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Common questions about Egg Fried Rice

Is Egg Fried Rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Egg Fried Rice by Ben's Original is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient. Therefore, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly basic foods and culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Which ingredients in Egg Fried Rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Egg Fried Rice as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Egg Fried Rice?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Takeaway egg fried rice by Iceland. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.