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Yes — Ben's Original Spicy Chilli Packet Rice is ultra-processed.
This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically natural flavouring and citric acid (listed as acid (citric acid)). According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, natural flavouring is an extracted, industrial flavour additive, and citric acid is an isolated additive used for acidity regulation/preservation. The presence of any such UPF ingredients makes the whole product UPF, even though many other ingredients (rice, vegetables, oil, spices) are minimally processed.
Yes — Ben's Original Spicy Chilli Packet Rice by Uncle Bens is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically natural flavouring and citric acid (listed as acid (citric acid)). According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, natural flavouring is an extracted, industrial flavour additive, and citric acid is an isolated additive used for acidity regulation/preservation. The presence of any such UPF ingredients makes the whole product UPF, even though many other ingredients (rice, vegetables, oil, spices) are minimally processed.
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.