Vegetable Rice Dish

Barcode 5059697390708

Yes — Vegetable Rice Dish is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives and formulations including emulsifier: sunflower lecithin (an emulsifier), sodium metabisulphite (a preservative), savoury yeast extract (industrial flavour enhancer), and unspecified starches, which place it in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

cooked rice (13%)
OK

vegetables (peas, sweetcorn, carrot) (11%)
OK

onion

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

soy sauce

A salty, fermented condiment made from soybeans, wheat, water, and salt. Usually used as a seasoning or dipping sauce.
OK

red pepper (5%)
OK

spring onion

A fresh allium with a mild onion flavor, used as a garnish or in dishes.
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

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

salt

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

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
UPF

sunflower lecithin

Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds used to stabilize emulsions in foods.
OK

garlic powder

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

sugar

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

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative and antioxidant used in foods and beverages to prevent oxidation and browning; commonly used to preserve dried fruits, wine, and processed foods.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

raisins

Dried grapes, commonly used as a sweet ingredient in baking and snacks; natural, minimally processed fruit product.
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

cornflour

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
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

savoury yeast extract

Common questions about Vegetable Rice Dish

Is Vegetable Rice Dish ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Rice Dish is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives and formulations including emulsifier: sunflower lecithin (an emulsifier), sodium metabisulphite (a preservative), savoury yeast extract (industrial flavour enhancer), and unspecified starches, which place it in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Vegetable Rice Dish are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Vegetable Rice Dish as ultra-processed markers: sunflower lecithin, sodium metabisulfite. 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.