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Chipotle Rice Meal Kit

Barcode 5050665050754
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Chipotle Rice Meal Kit is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are primarily dried rice, vegetables, herbs, spices, and basic culinary ingredients. The only additive is citric acid, a simple food acid allowed as non-UPF per the guidelines. There are no emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, maltodextrins, inverted syrups, flavourings, or other ultra-processed additives, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    dried rice
  • OK
    chipotle salsa sauce sachet (2%: tomatoes
  • OK
    tomato juice
    Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
  • OK
    acidulant (citric acid)
  • 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
    vinegar
    A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    cane molasses
    A dark, viscous syrup produced from sugar cane during the sugar-making process; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    red peppers
    Fresh bell peppers; sweet, crunchy vegetables used as a vegetable. Ready-to-eat raw ingredient.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    chipotle chilli flakes
  • OK
    lime juice
    Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    ground cumin
    A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
  • OK
    ground cloves)
  • OK
    onion topper (7%: crispy fried onions
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Ground wheat used as a basic baking/ cooking staple. A single-ingredient cereal product.
  • OK
    dried sweetcorn
  • OK
    dried coriander
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum) used as a spice for flavoring; a single-ingredient dried herb.
  • OK
    dried jalapeños
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    dried spinach
  • OK
    dried chilli
  • OK
    dried peppers
  • OK
    spices (including paprika
  • OK
    cayenne pepper
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice or heat source.
  • OK
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    ginger)
  • OK
    dried parsley
    Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
  • OK
    dried oregano
    A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.
  • OK
    lime juice powder
  • OK
    dried green beans

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Common questions about Chipotle Rice Meal Kit

Is Chipotle Rice Meal Kit ultra-processed?

No — Chipotle Rice Meal Kit is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are primarily dried rice, vegetables, herbs, spices, and basic culinary ingredients. The only additive is citric acid, a simple food acid allowed as non-UPF per the guidelines. There are no emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, maltodextrins, inverted syrups, flavourings, or other ultra-processed additives, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under 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.

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