Vegetable Rice Meal

Barcode 5010525353234

No — Vegetable Rice Meal is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic foods and culinary ingredients only: vegetables, cooked rice, water, rice flour, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, spices. There are no refined industrial sugars, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, colorings, or other industrial additives. Therefore this is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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carrot (26%)
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tomato purée (18%)
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cooked white rice (18%) (water, white rice)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

courgette

British term for zucchini, a summer squash eaten raw or cooked.
OK

tomato concentrate (7%)
OK

dried white mushroom (3%)
OK

red pepper (3%)
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about Vegetable Rice Meal

Is Vegetable Rice Meal ultra-processed?

No — Vegetable Rice Meal is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic foods and culinary ingredients only: vegetables, cooked rice, water, rice flour, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, spices. There are no refined industrial sugars, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, colorings, or other industrial additives. Therefore this is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.