Rice Chicken Sushi Bowl

Barcode 5035272934222

Yes — Rice Chicken Sushi Bowl is ultra-processed.

This mixed rice and chicken dish is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including cooked rice with fructose-glucose syrup and cane molasses, modified maize starch, palm oil, potassium sorbate as a preservative, sorbitol as an artificial sweetener, and added acetic acid. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

UPF

cooked rice

Cooked rice with added ingredients including sugar, syrups and molasses for flavor and texture; a prepared grain product.
OK

breaded cooked chicken breast (12%) (chicken breast, wheat flour, modified starch, sodium diphosphates, raising agents (sodium phosphates, sodium bicarbonate))
OK

flour

Fine powder obtained by grinding cereal grains; commonly refers to wheat flour in many contexts.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

seasoning (spirit vinegar, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, pepper, garlic powder, salt, acetic acid)
UPF

potassium sorbate

A common food preservative used to inhibit molds, yeasts, and molds in foods and beverages.
OK

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
OK

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OK

cucumber (76%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

sugar

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

soy beans (sautéed)
OK

soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt)
OK

rice (6%)
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
UPF

sorbitol sweetener

Sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener; considered an added sweetener in many foods and can be categorized as ultra-processed when used as an industrial additive.
OK

rice vinegar

A mild vinegar made from fermented rice—used to season dishes, pickles, and dressings with a subtle sweet and tangy note.
OK

salt

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

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid used as an acidulant and flavoring additive in foods; a chemical ingredient.
OK

seaweed

Edible marine algae used as a food ingredient, often in sushi, soups, and salads; typically sold dried or hydrated.

Common questions about Rice Chicken Sushi Bowl

Is Rice Chicken Sushi Bowl ultra-processed?

Yes — Rice Chicken Sushi Bowl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This mixed rice and chicken dish is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including cooked rice with fructose-glucose syrup and cane molasses, modified maize starch, palm oil, potassium sorbate as a preservative, sorbitol as an artificial sweetener, and added acetic acid. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Rice Chicken Sushi Bowl are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Rice Chicken Sushi Bowl as ultra-processed markers: cooked rice, modified maize starch, palm oil, potassium sorbate, sorbitol sweetener. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.