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Yes — Persian-Style Quinona & Lentils is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and refined sugars such as dextrose, fructose, cornflour (modified starch), red pepper juice concentrate, and yeast extract, as well as components of vegetable bouillon and harissa paste that are characteristic of ultra-processed formulations according to NOVA.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
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Yes — Persian-Style Quinona & Lentils by merchant gourmet is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and refined sugars such as dextrose, fructose, cornflour (modified starch), red pepper juice concentrate, and yeast extract, as well as components of vegetable bouillon and harissa paste that are characteristic of ultra-processed formulations according to NOVA.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Microwave wholegrain basmati rice & red & white quinoa by M&S, Marks & Spencer, Simply Cooked 100% Quinoa Red & White by Merchant Gourmet, Glorious grains by merchant gourmet. 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.