Yes — Tilda Steamed Egg Fried Rice is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This product is ultra-processed because it contains artificial flavouring, an industrial additive used to modify and enhance flavour. The other recognizable ingredients—cooked basmati rice, peas, onions, sunflower oil, ginger, salt, lemon concentrate, and white pepper—do not independently make it ultra-processed under the stated criteria.
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Yes — Tilda Steamed Egg Fried Rice by Tilda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains artificial flavouring, an industrial additive used to modify and enhance flavour. The other recognizable ingredients—cooked basmati rice, peas, onions, sunflower oil, ginger, salt, lemon concentrate, and white pepper—do not independently make it ultra-processed under the stated criteria.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Takeaway egg fried rice by Iceland. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.