Grain Salad

Barcode 5065008597292

Yes — Grain Salad is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains stabilisers (E415 xanthan gum and E412 guar gum), which are industrial food additives used as thickeners/stabilizers in ready-to-eat foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked grains

A mixture of cooked cereals including spelt, wheat, barley, quinoa, emmer, oats, rye, brown rice, buckwheat, and millet cooked with water.
OK

cucumber

A fresh, crunchy green vegetable commonly eaten raw in salads and as a snack.
OK

apple

A round, sweet to tart fruit with a crisp flesh and edible skin, commonly eaten fresh or used in baking and cooking.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

basil

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

pumpkin seeds

Edible seeds of pumpkins, rich in healthy fats, protein, and minerals; commonly used roasted or as a topping or ingredient in baking.
OK

vegetable oil

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

soy sauce

A salty, fermented condiment made from soybeans, wheat, water, and salt. Usually used as a seasoning or dipping sauce.
OK

cheese

Dairy product made by coagulating milk proteins, typically with salt and fermenting cultures.
OK

seasoning

A blend of salt, spices, onion, and garlic used to enhance flavor.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
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

stabilizers (e415, e412)

A food ingredient consisting of stabilising gums (xanthan gum E415 and guar gum E412) used to thicken, emulsify, or stabilize foods. Marked as UPF because it is an extracted/fermented additive (xanthan gum/guar gum) derived through industrial processing and is considered an additive rather than a basic single-ingredient food.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
OK

chives

A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.

Common questions about Grain Salad

Is Grain Salad ultra-processed?

Yes — Grain Salad is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains stabilisers (E415 xanthan gum and E412 guar gum), which are industrial food additives used as thickeners/stabilizers in ready-to-eat foods.

Which ingredients in Grain Salad are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Grain Salad as an ultra-processed marker: stabilizers (e415, e412). 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.