Yes — Lemon & Herb Basmati Rice is ultra-processed.
The product is ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrially produced flavouring additives used to modify taste and are classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Raspberry & Almond Pressed Fruit & Nut Bars
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Not UPF
Like Infused Mango
The Foodie Market Aldi
Not UPF
Mixed Berry Oat Bars
Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
soft oaty bar
organix
Not UPF
Long Grain Rice
Ben's Original
Not UPF
Chewy banana
Tesco
Not UPF
Lemon & Herb Olives
Aldi
Not UPF
Original Peanut Butter Stuffed Oat Bar
Pip & Nut
Not UPF
Seedless Raisins
tesco
Not UPF
Basmati Reis
Tilda
Not UPF
Yes — Lemon & Herb Basmati Rice by Tilda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrially produced flavouring additives used to modify taste and are classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Pure Basmati Rice by Tilda, Basmati rice by Aldi, Tast of - Basmati Microwave Rice by Golden sun,Taste of. 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.