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Bens Original Wholegrainn Spicy Mexican Style Rice by bens original
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Bens Original Wholegrainn Spicy Mexican Style Rice

Barcode 5010034014206
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Bens Original Wholegrainn Spicy Mexican Style Rice is ultra-processed.

The product contains natural flavouring and yeast extract, both of which are industrially processed additives used for flavour enhancement and are classified as ultra-processed ingredients under NOVA. Presence of any such ingredient makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    steamed parboiled wholegrain rice (76%)
  • OK
    sweetcorn (5.5%)
  • OK
    double concentrated tomato paste
  • OK
    adzuki beans (3.9%)
  • OK
    red pepper (2.3%)
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    jalapeño pepper
    A moderately hot chili pepper used fresh, pickled, or cooked in a wide range of cuisines. Green when young, turning red as it matures.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • 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 Bens Original Wholegrainn Spicy Mexican Style Rice

Is Bens Original Wholegrainn Spicy Mexican Style Rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Bens Original Wholegrainn Spicy Mexican Style Rice by bens original is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains natural flavouring and yeast extract, both of which are industrially processed additives used for flavour enhancement and are classified as ultra-processed ingredients under NOVA. Presence of any such ingredient makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Bens Original Wholegrainn Spicy Mexican Style Rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Bens Original Wholegrainn Spicy Mexican Style Rice as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Bens Original Wholegrainn Spicy Mexican Style Rice?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Good Grains Spanish Style Grains by Worldwide Foods, Aldi, Aldi Worldwide Foods, Brown, Red & Wild Wholegrain Rice by Merchant Gourmet, Caribbean Rice & Peas Basmati Rice by Tilda. 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.

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