Yes — Basmati Rice - Sweet Chilli & Lime is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrial formulations/flavourings according to NOVA. Other ingredients like refined sugar are allowed as basic ingredients per the given guidance, but the presence of flavourings is sufficient to classify it as UPF.
Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Microwave basmati rice
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Mushroom basmati rice
Tilda
Not UPF
Tilda Sundried Tomato Rice
Tilda
Not UPF
Cajun Spiced Rice
Uncle Bens
Not UPF
Cannelloni
Costa & Mollica
Not UPF
Cheese & Tomato Rice
Tilda
Not UPF
MOROCCAN COUS COUS WITH DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES
trevijano
Not UPF
Mozzarella, tomato & basil pasta bowl
Coop
Not UPF
Nduja mascarpone and red onion ravioli
Tesco
Not UPF
Spinach and Pone Muy Pesto Pasta
Tesco Finest,Tesco
Not UPF
Yes — Basmati Rice - Sweet Chilli & Lime by Tilda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrial formulations/flavourings according to NOVA. Other ingredients like refined sugar are allowed as basic ingredients per the given guidance, but the presence of flavourings is sufficient to classify it as UPF.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Basmati Rice - Sweet Chilli & Lime as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.