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4 steam bags white & wild rice with mixed vegetables by Tesco
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4 steam bags white & wild rice with mixed vegetables

Barcode 5051277785140
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — 4 steam bags white & wild rice with mixed vegetables is not ultra-processed.

The product contains cooked rice, vegetables, basic vegetable oils (sunflower and rapeseed), salt, rice flour, and simple dried seasonings (onion powder, celery powder, bay leaf, black pepper). These are all minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers. Therefore, it is not considered an ultra-processed food (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked white rice (48%) [water
  • OK
    rice]
  • OK
    peas
    Small, round, green legumes typically used as a vegetable.
  • OK
    broccoli
    Fresh green vegetable from the cruciferous family, commonly used as a side or ingredient.
  • OK
    mushroom
    A fleshy fungal organism used widely as a vegetable in cooking. Low in calories and rich in umami.
  • OK
    sweetcorn
    Sweetcorn (corn on the cob or kernels) is a basic vegetable/protein ingredient used in a wide range of dishes.
  • 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
    cooked wild rice (5%) [water
  • OK
    wild rice
    A whole grain rice variety native to North America, naturally gluten-free and high in fiber and minerals.
  • OK
    salt
    A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
  • OK
    vegetable oil [sunflower oil
  • OK
    rapeseed oil]
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    celery powder
    Dried ground celery used as a spice or seasoning in soups, gravies, and spice blends.
  • OK
    bay leaf
    A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.

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Common questions about 4 steam bags white & wild rice with mixed vegetables

Is 4 steam bags white & wild rice with mixed vegetables ultra-processed?

No — 4 steam bags white & wild rice with mixed vegetables by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains cooked rice, vegetables, basic vegetable oils (sunflower and rapeseed), salt, rice flour, and simple dried seasonings (onion powder, celery powder, bay leaf, black pepper). These are all minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers. Therefore, it is not considered an ultra-processed food (UPF) 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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