Pollen + grace

Mezze houmous + rainbow veg grain bowl

Barcode 5060470841485

Scanned 64 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mezze houmous + rainbow veg grain bowl is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients such as acetic acid (acid regulator/preservative), apple juice concentrate (industrial sweetener), and cornflour used as a processing aid/thickener, which fall under NOVA group 4.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

dukkah quinoa mix (white quinoa (19%), chickpeas, dukkah mix [roasted chickpeas, kalonji seeds, sea salt, rapeseed oil, sweet paprika, cracked black pepper, roasted cracked coriander, fennel seeds], harissa paste [red chilli purée, garlic purée, olive oil, tomato paste, sea salt, ground coriander seed, acetic acid, paprika, ground cumin seed, ground caraway seed)
OK

mint]
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

houmous (20%) (chickpeas, rapeseed oil)
OK

lemon juice

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

tahini (sesame)
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

roasted sweet potato (13%) (sweet potato, rapeseed oil, salt, cayenne pepper)
OK

pickled cabbage (10%)
OK

sliced cucumber
OK

grilled red peppers

Red bell peppers that have been grilled or charred, usually used as a vegetable component or topping.
OK

rocket (3%)
OK

zhoug dressing (7%)
OK

(water, cider vinegar, rapeseed oil, coriander leaf, muscovado sugar, apple juice concentrate, parsley, green chilli purée, cornflour, salt, garlic purée, cumin powder). allergy information: for allergens please see ingredients in bold. made in a facility which handles soya

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Common questions about Mezze houmous + rainbow veg grain bowl

Is Mezze houmous + rainbow veg grain bowl ultra-processed?

Yes — Mezze houmous + rainbow veg grain bowl by Pollen + grace is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients such as acetic acid (acid regulator/preservative), apple juice concentrate (industrial sweetener), and cornflour used as a processing aid/thickener, which fall under NOVA group 4.

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.