Tesco

Mexican Inspired Rice

Barcode 5057008025042

Scanned 23 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mexican Inspired Rice is ultra-processed.

The product is UPF because it contains flavourings (industrial flavouring agents) and yeast extract powder (a processed flavour enhancer). These extracted, industrial ingredients go beyond basic culinary components under NOVA and make the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked long grain rice (81%) (water, long grain rice)
OK

red pepper (6%). tomato purée (4%)
OK

sunflower oil

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

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

lemon juice

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

water

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

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
OK

onion powder

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

garlic powder

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

colours (food colorings)

Food colorings using paprika extract and curcumin as natural colorants to impart red/orange/yellow hues.
OK

cumin. flavourings
OK

salt

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

jalapeño chilli
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
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

cayenne pepper

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

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Common questions about Mexican Inspired Rice

Is Mexican Inspired Rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Mexican Inspired Rice by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is UPF because it contains flavourings (industrial flavouring agents) and yeast extract powder (a processed flavour enhancer). These extracted, industrial ingredients go beyond basic culinary components under NOVA and make the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Mexican Inspired Rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mexican Inspired Rice as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract powder. 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?

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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.