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Yes — Mediterranean Grains Tomato And Olive is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the pre-identified UPF ingredient colour (paprika extract), an extracted additive used to provide colour. Ferrous gluconate is a stabiliser/mineral salt used in the olives, but it is not the factor driving the UPF classification here. The grains, vegetables, herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, cornflour and tomato products are otherwise conventional culinary ingredients.
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Yes — Mediterranean Grains Tomato And Olive by Merchant Gourmet is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the pre-identified UPF ingredient colour (paprika extract), an extracted additive used to provide colour. Ferrous gluconate is a stabiliser/mineral salt used in the olives, but it is not the factor driving the UPF classification here. The grains, vegetables, herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, cornflour and tomato products are otherwise conventional culinary ingredients.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Mediterranean Grains Tomato And Olive as an ultra-processed marker: colour (paprika extract). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Glorious grains by merchant gourmet, Quinoa red & white by Merchant Gourmet, Red and white quinoa by Aldi. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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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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.
