Jamie Oliver

Mega Med Grains

Barcode 5060243230386

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mega Med Grains is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA. Specifically: stabiliser: guar gum, colour: paprika extract, turmeric extract, and natural flavouring are all industrial additives not used in home kitchens. Their presence makes the overall product ultra-processed, even though many base ingredients (grains, vegetables, oils) are minimally processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked wheatberries (50%) (water, wheat)
OK

cooked brown long grain rice (11%) (water, brown rice])
OK

cooked white quinoa (9%) (water, white quinoa)
OK

cooked red quinoa (9%) (water)
OK

red quinoa
OK

black olives (8%) [black olives
OK

salt

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

stabiliser: ferrous gluconate]
OK

tomato (4%)
OK

sun-dried tomato paste (2%] [tomato purée, white wine vinegar, rapeseed oil, water, garlic purée, salt, sun-dried tomato powder, onion powder, natural flavouring, black pepper, rosemary])
OK

sun-dried tomatoes [2%] [sun-dried tomato
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

lemon juice

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

paprika powder

Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
UPF

guar gum (stabiliser)

A plant-derived thickener and stabiliser used to improve texture and emulsion stability in foods.
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.
OK

black pepper powder
UPF

turmeric extract

A concentrated extract derived from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a spice/flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Mega Med Grains

Is Mega Med Grains ultra-processed?

Yes — Mega Med Grains by Jamie Oliver is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA. Specifically: stabiliser: guar gum, colour: paprika extract, turmeric extract, and natural flavouring are all industrial additives not used in home kitchens. Their presence makes the overall product ultra-processed, even though many base ingredients (grains, vegetables, oils) are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Mega Med Grains are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Mega Med Grains as ultra-processed markers: guar gum (stabiliser), paprika extract, turmeric extract. 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.