Asda

Micro rice mexican style

Barcode 5054781024866

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Yes — Micro rice mexican style is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes additives and industrial ingredients such as flavouring and stabiliser (guar gum), as well as yeast extract powder, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked long grain rice (82%) [water
OK

long grain rice]
OK

red peppers

Red peppers are a common edible fruit from the Capsicum annuum species, used fresh or cooked for their sweet and mildly hot flavor. They are a basic, minimally processed vegetable.
OK

seasoning [sunflower oil
OK

salt

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

water

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

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
UPF

turmeric extract

A concentrated extract derived from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a spice/flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
OK

cayenne powder]
OK

tomato purée (4%)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

chopped tomatoes

Tomatoes that have been chopped, a basic vegetable ingredient used in cooking.
OK

jalapeño chillies
UPF

guar gum

A plant-derived polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabiliser in a wide range of foods.

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Common questions about Micro rice mexican style

Is Micro rice mexican style ultra-processed?

Yes — Micro rice mexican style by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes additives and industrial ingredients such as flavouring and stabiliser (guar gum), as well as yeast extract powder, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Micro rice mexican style are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Micro rice mexican style as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract powder, turmeric extract, flavouring, colour (paprika extract), guar gum. 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?

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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.