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Wholemeal Couscous

Barcode 9000390000384
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Wholemeal Couscous is not ultra-processed.

This is a single-ingredient staple food (wholemeal couscous) with no additives, refined syrups, or industrial processing markers. It fits NOVA categories 1–2 rather than 4, so it is not considered ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
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    wholemeal couscous

Common questions about Wholemeal Couscous

Is Wholemeal Couscous ultra-processed?

No — Wholemeal Couscous is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a single-ingredient staple food (wholemeal couscous) with no additives, refined syrups, or industrial processing markers. It fits NOVA categories 1–2 rather than 4, so it is not considered ultra-processed.

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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