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Yes — Spicy Mexican Rive is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavouring and yeast extract, which are industrially produced additives used to modify flavour. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category, even though many other components are minimally processed foods (rice, beans, vegetables, spices).
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Yes — Spicy Mexican Rive by uncle Ben is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavouring and yeast extract, which are industrially produced additives used to modify flavour. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category, even though many other components are minimally processed foods (rice, beans, vegetables, spices).
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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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.