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Mexican beef Barbacoa with brown rice and beans

Barcode 5056344400896

No — Mexican beef Barbacoa with brown rice and beans is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (rice, beans, vegetables, spices, tomato paste, lemon juice, rapeseed oil). The vegetable stock uses yeast extract, garlic powder, and onion powder, which are processed but do not involve ultra-processing additives like emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, or modified starches. No industrial formulations or additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, maltodextrin, glucose syrup, etc.) are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under the provided NOVA guidance.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked brown rice (25%) (water, brown rice, coriander)
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salt

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

cooked beef (18%)
OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

sweetcorn

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

water

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

black beans (5%)
OK

onion

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

red kidney beans

A variety of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) used as a staple legume in many cuisines.
OK

yellow bell pepper

A sweet, crisp immature pepper with a bright yellow skin, used raw or cooked.
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

chipotle paste (chipotle chilli, onion, tomato puree, vinegar, garlic, salt, coriander)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

coriander leaf

Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

vegetable stock (yeast extract powder (dried yeast extract, salt), garlic powder, onion powder)
OK

cumin powder

Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
OK

coriander powder

Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
OK

oregano

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

cayenne pepper

Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
OK

clove powder

A finely ground spice made from dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), used for warm, aromatic flavoring.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about Mexican beef Barbacoa with brown rice and beans

Is Mexican beef Barbacoa with brown rice and beans ultra-processed?

No — Mexican beef Barbacoa with brown rice and beans by MindfulChef is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (rice, beans, vegetables, spices, tomato paste, lemon juice, rapeseed oil). The vegetable stock uses yeast extract, garlic powder, and onion powder, which are processed but do not involve ultra-processing additives like emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, or modified starches. No industrial formulations or additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, maltodextrin, glucose syrup, etc.) are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under the provided NOVA guidance.

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.

Mexican beef Barbacoa with brown rice and beans

Ingredients

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Common questions about Mexican beef Barbacoa with brown rice and beans

Is Mexican beef Barbacoa with brown rice and beans ultra-processed?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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