Why is Wholegrain Rice & Quinoa classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The blend undergoes multiple processing steps, including cooking the grains, adding sunflower oil and incorporating a stabiliser (guar gum, listed as E412) plus a flavoring; these industrial additives and the oil addition push it into the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the low sugar and moderate salt content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is suitable for managing blood glucose levels, while the 0.38 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and should be considered within daily sodium limits for hypertensive individuals.

Is Wholegrain Rice & Quinoa suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The product is fully plant‑based and contains no animal ingredients, making it vegan, and it uses rice and quinoa, which are naturally gluten‑free; however, its carbohydrate content (28.5 g per 100 g) is too high for a keto diet.

Worldwide Foods • 250g

Wholegrain Rice & Quinoa

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Wholegrain Rice & Quinoa is a plant‑based grain blend classified in the Cereals and potatoes group, offering a Nutri‑Score of B and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. The product delivers low sugars and moderate salt, with modest protein (4 g) and fiber (2.9 g) per 100 g, while containing added sunflower oil, guar gum (E412) and a flavoring component. Although it provides a balanced calorie level (156 kcal) and is suitable for vegan diets, its ultra‑processed status and limited protein/fiber compared with whole grains are notable drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal156 kcal

Fat2.3 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates28.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar plant‑based grain products, this mix contains about one‑tenth the sugar and less than half the fat, salt and calories, but also provides roughly half the protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Cooked Wholegrain Brown Rice 85%(water, wholegrain brown rice), cooked red quinoa 12%(water, red quinoa), sunflower oil, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, stabiliser(guar gum), flavouring, turmeric powder

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