Merchant Gourmet

Smoky Spanish-Style Grains & Rice

Barcode 5018095004341

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Yes — Smoky Spanish-Style Grains & Rice is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup and yeast extract, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives used for sweetness and flavor enhancement.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked wholegrain brown rice (41%) (water, wholegrain brown rice)
OK

cooked wheatberries (22%) (water, wheatberries)
OK

cooked black barley (14%) (water, barley)
OK

tomato paprika paste (9%) (water, tomato purée, glucose syrup, salt, yeast extract, ground paprika, paprika flakes, red pepper concentrate, rapeseed oil, smoked paprika)
OK

red pepper (8%)
OK

onion

A basic aromatic bulb vegetable used as a flavor base in cooking.
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

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Not Ultra-Processed

Good Grains Spanish Style Grains

Worldwide Foods, Aldi, Aldi Worldwide Foods

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Common questions about Smoky Spanish-Style Grains & Rice

Is Smoky Spanish-Style Grains & Rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Smoky Spanish-Style Grains & Rice by Merchant Gourmet is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup and yeast extract, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives used for sweetness and flavor enhancement.

What are healthier alternatives to Smoky Spanish-Style Grains & Rice?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Good Grains Spanish Style Grains by Worldwide Foods, Aldi, Aldi Worldwide Foods. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.