Jamaican-style grains & pulses

• OK
  cooked wholegrain rice (18%) (water, grains as per wholegrain rice)
• OK
  cooked pearl barley (11%) (water, roasted vegetables a pearl barley)
• OK
  cooked bulgur wheat (9%) (water, bulgur wheat)
• OK
  cooked kidney beans (8%) (water, kidney beans)
• OK
  cooked black beans (8%) (water, black beans)
• OK
  cooked pinto beans (8%) (water, pinto beans)
• OK
  cooked quinoa (7%) (water)
• OK
  quinoa

  A gluten-free seed-like grain, often used as a nutritious base or side dish.
• OK
  coconut cream

  A creamy, dairy-free fat emulsion extracted from coconut meat, typically used for richness in soups, curries, and desserts. The 6% likely refers to coconut fat content.
• OK
  onion

  A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
• OK
  red pepper (bell pepper)

  A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
• OK
  tomatoes

  Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
• OK
  scotch bonnet jerk paste (3.5%) (water)
• OK
  spices (coriander seed, black pepper, pimento, ginger, scotch bonnet chilli, cassia)
• OK
  salt

  Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
• OK
  garlic powder

  Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
• UPF
  yeast extract powder

  Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
• OK
  garlic purée

  Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
• OK
  red chili purée

  A smooth paste made from red chili peppers, used to add heat and color in dishes. Typically a simple, single-ingredient puree.
• OK
  spirit vinegar

  A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
• OK
  sugar

  Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
• OK
  parsley

  A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
• UPF
  flavouring

  A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
• OK
  acidity regulator: citric acid; burnt sugar
• OK
  vegetable oil (contains sunflower oil and/or rapeseed oil)
• OK
  thyme

  A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
• OK
  lime juice

  Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
• OK
  stabiliser: guar gum; salt

Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

• Carrot & Coriander Tesco Not UPF
• Cream Of Tomato Soup M&S Not UPF
• Hearty leek, potato & Cheddar Yeo Valley Not UPF
• Tomato and three bean soup Sainsbury’s, Be good to yourself Not UPF
• Cauliflower & Kale with Cheddar Yorkshire provender Not UPF
• Sainsbury's Taste the difference Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup sainsburys Not UPF
• thai Green vegetables tideford organics Not UPF
• Minestrone Sainsbury's Not UPF
• Hearty Root Vegetable with Pearl Barley Yorkshire Provender Not UPF
• Lentil Spinach Dhal Soup Tideford Not UPF