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Korean Style Vegetables And Mixed Rice

Barcode 5056215600424

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No — Korean Style Vegetables And Mixed Rice is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Mostly whole grains, vegetables, and simple culinary ingredients.

This is not ultra-processed. It consists primarily of cooked whole grains, vegetables, edamame, herbs, spices, vinegar, agave syrup, and basic culinary ingredients. None of the listed components are industrial formulations or additives that trigger a UPF classification under the specified NOVA guidance. Citrus fibre and potato starch are present, but they function as simple textural ingredients here and are not treated as UPF additives under the provided criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked brown rice (12%) (water, brown rice)
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sugar snap peas (12%)
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edamame beans (11%) (soya)
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cooked black rice (10%) (water)
OK

black rice
OK

cooked barley (10%) (water)
OK

barley

A whole grain used in cooking and brewing; a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

red pepper (10%)
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broccoli (10%)
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water

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

spring onion (5%)
OK

korean style sauce (soy sauce (4.0%) [water)
OK

edamame beans

Young soybeans (edamame) typically sold fresh or frozen and used as a vegetable/legume ingredient; minimal processing.
OK

wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
OK

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
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garlic purée [garlic
OK

ginger purée [ginger
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white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

citrus fibre]
OK

agave syrup

A traditional natural sweetener extracted from the sap of the agave plant, used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

yeast

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
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

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

chopped chilli (0.5%)

Common questions about Korean Style Vegetables And Mixed Rice

Is Korean Style Vegetables And Mixed Rice ultra-processed?

No — Korean Style Vegetables And Mixed Rice by merchant gourmet is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is not ultra-processed. It consists primarily of cooked whole grains, vegetables, edamame, herbs, spices, vinegar, agave syrup, and basic culinary ingredients. None of the listed components are industrial formulations or additives that trigger a UPF classification under the specified NOVA guidance. Citrus fibre and potato starch are present, but they function as simple textural ingredients here and are not treated as UPF additives under the provided criteria.

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.