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Is Schwartz Paella ultra-processed?

30 g Paella Sold in the United Kingdom

Pack of Schwartz Paella

Yes, it's ultra-processed

  1. 1 Unprocessed
  2. 2 Kitchen staple
  3. 3 Processed
  4. 4 Ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

  • 19 ingredients
  • 1 additive

Less processed paella

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

Ingredients

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

Spices (Dried Onion, Dried Garlic, Paprika 10%, Chilli Pepper, Black Pepper, Turmeric, White Pepper, Cumin), Rice Flour, Salt, Lemon Peel 5%, Acid (Citric Acid), Herbs (Parsley 3%, Oregano), Natural Flavouring, Sunflower Oil

Additives: E330 Citric acid

As written on the pack

Spices (Dried Onion, Dried Garlic, Paprika (10%), Chilli Pepper, Black Pepper, Turmeric, White Pepper, Cumin), Rice Flour, Salt, Lemon Peel Powder (5%), Acid (Citric Acid), Herbs (Parsley (3%), Oregano), Natural Flavouring, Sunflower Oil.

What makes it ultra-processed

Cosmetic additives

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

  • Flavouring Flavourings are concentrated aroma preparations that add or intensify a taste.
3 ingredients that would only make it processed

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

  • Meals Products in the category "Meals" are at least group 3.
  • Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.
  • Vegetable oil Vegetable oils are pressed or extracted from seeds, nuts and fruits.

How the NOVA groups work

Among 12 paella

From least to most processed, this one ranks 4th. 75% of the paella 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.

All 12 paella, least processed first

About this information

  • Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 5000225053565, last edited 19 April 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
  • Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA 3.0.
  • The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
  • General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.