Sainsbury's

Golden Vegetable Rice

Barcode 5063334012649

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Yes — Golden Vegetable Rice is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed additives and ingredients, including turmeric extract, flavourings, maltodextrin, guar gum (a stabiliser), onion powder, garlic powder, and yeast extract. These are characteristic of ultra-processed formulations in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked long grain rice (83%)
OK

moxed vegetables (12%) (carrots, red pepper, sweetcom)
OK

peas vegetable oil (sunflower, rapeseed)
OK

onion powder hast extract
OK

sugar

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

garlic powder

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

stabiliser guar gum; black pepper
OK

salt

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

maltodextrin carrot powder rapeseed oil
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

turmeric do not recycle we're sure you'll love this product. if you don't simply return for a full refund. or
OK

call our careline 0800 636262 your statutory rights are not affected. packed in the uk for sainsbury's supermarkets ltd. london
OK

ecin 2ht packaged in a protective atmosphere. want to find out more? sainsburys.co.uk

Common questions about Golden Vegetable Rice

Is Golden Vegetable Rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Golden Vegetable Rice by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed additives and ingredients, including turmeric extract, flavourings, maltodextrin, guar gum (a stabiliser), onion powder, garlic powder, and yeast extract. These are characteristic of ultra-processed formulations in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Golden Vegetable Rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Golden Vegetable Rice as ultra-processed markers: turmeric extract, flavourings. 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.