Tilda

Saag Aloo Rice

Q: Is Saag Aloo Rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Saag Aloo Rice by Tilda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains natural garlic flavouring, which is an extracted flavour additive considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Because at least one ingredient is UPF, the whole product is classified as ultra-processed.

Q: Which ingredients in Saag Aloo Rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Saag Aloo Rice as an ultra-processed marker: natural garlic flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

Q: 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.

Q: How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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Yes — Saag Aloo Rice is ultra-processed.

The product contains natural garlic flavouring, which is an extracted flavour additive considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Because at least one ingredient is UPF, the whole product is classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

natural basmati rice-steamed (76%)
OK

potato (7%)
OK

spinach

Leafy green vegetable, often used in salads, sautés, and as a nutrient-dense ingredient.
OK

cumin seeds

Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
OK

vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower)

A blend of vegetable oils derived from rapeseed and sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying.
OK

tornato puree
OK

garlic

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

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
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

garam masala (coriander, cumin, turmeric, cassia, black pepper, cloves, ginger, dill seed, a cardamom)
UPF

natural garlic flavouring

A flavoring addition derived from garlic, used to impart garlic aroma/flavor; typically an extracted or synthesized additive.
OK

salt

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

cayenne pepper (<0.1%)
OK

fenugreek leaves

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Common questions about Saag Aloo Rice

Is Saag Aloo Rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Saag Aloo Rice by Tilda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains natural garlic flavouring, which is an extracted flavour additive considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Because at least one ingredient is UPF, the whole product is classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Saag Aloo Rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Saag Aloo Rice as an ultra-processed marker: natural garlic flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?