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Glorious grains by merchant gourmet
merchant gourmet

Glorious grains

Barcode 5018095196596
Scanned  133  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Glorious grains is not ultra-processed.

This product contains only cooked whole grains (wheatberries, red rice, freekeh, black barley, white quinoa) with water and olive oil. These are minimally processed ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed components, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked _wheatberries_ 39% (water, _wheatberries_)
  • OK
    cooked red rice 20% (water, red rice)
    Cooked red rice mixed in a product at 20% with water and red rice as ingredients.
  • OK
    cooked freekeh 20% (water)
    Cooked freekeh (green wheat) at 20% with water; freekeh is a form of roasted green wheat.
  • OK
    freekeh
    Roasted, husked wheat kernels processed into a whole grain used like rice.
  • OK
    cooked black barley
    Cooked black barley grains, a whole grain used similarly to other cooked cereals.
  • OK
    cooked white quinoa
    Cooked white quinoa grains, a gluten-free ancient grain.
  • OK
    olive oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.

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Common questions about Glorious grains

Is Glorious grains ultra-processed?

No — Glorious grains by merchant gourmet is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product contains only cooked whole grains (wheatberries, red rice, freekeh, black barley, white quinoa) with water and olive oil. These are minimally processed ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed components, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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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