Vegetable Rice

Barcode 5060243230034

Yes — Vegetable Rice is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: natural flavouring (a formulated flavor additive) and preservative: sodium metabisulphite. These extracted/industrial additives place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though the base is mostly cooked rice and vegetables.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked long grain rice (93%)(water, long grain rice)
OK

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
OK

peas

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

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

turmeric

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

sodium metabisulphite

A sulfur-containing preservative used to inhibit oxidation and browning in foods; it is an additive often used in dried fruits, wines, and beverages. May cause allergic/kata-sensitive reactions in some individuals.

Common questions about Vegetable Rice

Is Vegetable Rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Rice is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: natural flavouring (a formulated flavor additive) and preservative: sodium metabisulphite. These extracted/industrial additives place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though the base is mostly cooked rice and vegetables.

Which ingredients in Vegetable Rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Vegetable Rice as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, sodium metabisulphite. 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.