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Mighty Mushroom Grains by Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver

Mighty Mushroom Grains

Barcode 5060243230379
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Mighty Mushroom Grains is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract and stabiliser guar gum, which are industrially processed additives used for flavour enhancement and texture modification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked brown long grain rice (30%) (water, brown rice)
  • OK
    cooked wheatberries (15%) (water, wheat)
  • OK
    cooked pearl barley (15%) (water, pearl barley)
  • OK
    mushrooms
    Edible fungi used as a vegetable or meat substitute; common culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    cooked black lentils (6%) (water, black lentils)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    mushroom stock (mushroom concentrate [mushroom concentrate, salt], cornstarch, rapeseed oil, salt)
  • OK
    celery
    A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
  • OK
    rehydrated mushroom mix (2%) (water, yellow boletus mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, black fungus mushrooms, cep mushrooms)
  • OK
    vegetable oil (sunflower oil and/or rapeseed oil)
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    roasted garlic purée
    Smooth purée made from garlic that has been roasted; used to impart mellow garlic flavor in sauces, dressings, and dishes.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    mushroom powder
    Powder derived from dried mushrooms, used as a seasoning or umami enhancer.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • UPF
    guar gum (stabiliser)
    A plant-derived thickener and stabiliser used to improve texture and emulsion stability in foods.
  • OK
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
  • OK
    rosemary
    A fragrant evergreen herb with needle-like leaves used to flavor roasted dishes, soups, and bread; dried form preserves aroma.
  • OK
    black pepper powder

Common questions about Mighty Mushroom Grains

Is Mighty Mushroom Grains ultra-processed?

Yes — Mighty Mushroom Grains by Jamie Oliver is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract and stabiliser guar gum, which are industrially processed additives used for flavour enhancement and texture modification.

Which ingredients in Mighty Mushroom Grains are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Mighty Mushroom Grains as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, guar gum (stabiliser). 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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