Merchant Gourmet

Italian style supergrain bowl

Barcode 5056215601032

No — Italian style supergrain bowl is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is composed of minimally processed grains, legumes, vegetables, oils, herbs, and basic additives. The only non-whole-food ingredient is paprika extract used as a natural colouring; this is a simple extract, not a complex industrial additive system or refined sugar syrup. There are no artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gelling agents, industrially refined syrups, or highly processed fats like palm fruit oil. Therefore, under the given NOVA-based criteria, this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked freekeh

Cooked freekeh is roasted green wheat (freekeh) mixed with water; source ingredient: wheat.
OK

cooked wheatberries

Cooked wheatberries are whole kernels of wheat simmered until tender.
OK

cooked haricot beans

Cooked haricot beans (navy beans) as a legume ingredient.
OK

water

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

cooked red quinoa

A cooked grain/seed, high in protein and gluten-free, commonly used as a base or side dish.
OK

sunblush tomatade (7%)

A tomato-based sauce/product containing slow-roasted tomatoes, tomato concentrate, oils, salt, oregano, sugar and garlic.
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

diced carrot

Small cubes of carrot, a basic vegetable ingredient.
OK

courgette (zucchini)

Fresh courgette (zucchini) slices or pieces; a basic vegetable ingredient with minimal processing.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

sun-dried tomatoes

Sun-dried tomatoes with salt; a minimally processed vegetable product used as an ingredient.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

sunflower oil

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

cornflour

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

salt

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

dried oregano

A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.
UPF

colouring (paprika extract)

Food coloring additive using paprika extract to impart color; an isolated natural extract used as an additive.

Common questions about Italian style supergrain bowl

Is Italian style supergrain bowl ultra-processed?

No — Italian style supergrain bowl by Merchant Gourmet is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is composed of minimally processed grains, legumes, vegetables, oils, herbs, and basic additives. The only non-whole-food ingredient is paprika extract used as a natural colouring; this is a simple extract, not a complex industrial additive system or refined sugar syrup. There are no artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gelling agents, industrially refined syrups, or highly processed fats like palm fruit oil. Therefore, under the given NOVA-based criteria, this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Italian style supergrain bowl are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Italian style supergrain bowl as an ultra-processed marker: colouring (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.