Spiced Grain Bowl

Barcode 5056215601025

Yes — Spiced Grain Bowl is ultra-processed.

This spiced grain bowl is classified as ultra-processed because it contains paprika extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a colorant and flavoring. According to the criteria, the presence of such extracted additives is enough to categorize the entire product as ultra-processed, even though the other ingredients are minimally processed whole foods, spices, and basic seasonings.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

freekeh
OK

rice

A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

peas

Small, round, green legumes typically used as a vegetable.
OK

sweetcorn

Sweetcorn (corn on the cob or kernels) is a basic vegetable/protein ingredient used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

black beans

Beans from plants of the Phaseolus genus, a staple legume used across many cuisines.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
OK

chili pepper

A small, hot fruit of the Capsicum plant used to add heat and flavor to dishes.
OK

coconut sugar

Traditional natural sweetener derived from coconut palm sap; not considered UPF as a minimally processed sugar.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

cumin

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

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

turmeric powder

A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.
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

garlic powder

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

onion powder

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

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

herbs (coriander, parsley)

Common questions about Spiced Grain Bowl

Is Spiced Grain Bowl ultra-processed?

Yes — Spiced Grain Bowl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This spiced grain bowl is classified as ultra-processed because it contains paprika extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a colorant and flavoring. According to the criteria, the presence of such extracted additives is enough to categorize the entire product as ultra-processed, even though the other ingredients are minimally processed whole foods, spices, and basic seasonings.

Which ingredients in Spiced Grain Bowl are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Spiced Grain Bowl as an ultra-processed marker: paprika extract. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.