Is Sainsbury's Red & White Quinoa ultra-processed?

Quinoa Sold in the United Kingdom

It's processed, but not ultra-processed

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Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

White Quinoa 84%, Red Quinoa 15%, Vegetable Oil (processing marker) (Sunflower Oil, Rapeseed Oil)

As written on the pack

Cooked White Quinoa (84%), Cooked Red Quinoa (15%), Vegetable Oil (Sunflower Oil, Rapeseed Oil).

Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.

Vegetable oil Vegetable oils are pressed or extracted from seeds, nuts and fruits.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 24th. 17% of the quinoa here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

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General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.