No — Basmati Rice is not ultra-processed.
The only ingredient is basmati rice, a single minimally processed staple food with no additives, flavorings, or industrially processed ingredients. Therefore it is not ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.
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UPF
FRUIT & FIBRE FRUITY CRUNCH
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UPF
Kelloggs Fruit & Fibre 700g
Kellogg's
UPF
Scottish Oats
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Not UPF
PROTEIN
Weetabix
UPF
Raw Fruit & Nut Bars - Salted Caramel
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UPF
Swiss Style Muesli
Crownfield
Not UPF
Multigrain Hoops Cereal
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UPF
Tesco Organic Porridge Oats 750G
Tesco
Not UPF
No — Basmati Rice by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The only ingredient is basmati rice, a single minimally processed staple food with no additives, flavorings, or industrially processed ingredients. Therefore it is not ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.
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.