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Quinoa red & white by Merchant Gourmet
Merchant Gourmet

Quinoa red & white

Barcode 5056215600103
Scanned  118  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Quinoa red & white is not ultra-processed.

The product contains only cooked white quinoa, cooked red quinoa, water, and olive oil, which are minimally processed ingredients without any industrial additives, refined syrups, or ultra-processed components. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked white quinoa (81%) (water, white quinoa)
  • OK
    cooked red quinoa (18%) (water, red quinoa)
  • OK
    olive oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.

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Common questions about Quinoa red & white

Is Quinoa red & white ultra-processed?

No — Quinoa red & white by Merchant Gourmet is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains only cooked white quinoa, cooked red quinoa, water, and olive oil, which are minimally processed ingredients without any industrial additives, refined syrups, or ultra-processed components. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to 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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