Mediterranean Inspired Couscous
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
4
0 we grade moderate or higher
3 of them not yet assessed here
Salt per 100g
0.50g
Medium
UK FSA front of pack threshold
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (4)
This label lists 2 acidity regulators and 2 colours.
E330
Citric acid
Acidity regulator
What it is. A mild acid found naturally in citrus fruit, made commercially by fermentation.
Why it is used. Adds tartness, balances flavour and helps preserve. One of the most used additives in food.
What the evidence says. Safe at food levels. No credible health concern for the additive itself.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E330
Also on the label, not assessed here yet
- E160C Paprika extract, capsanthin colour
- E270 Lactic acid acidity regulator
- E579 Ferrous gluconate colour
Names and jobs come from the register of additives permitted in Great Britain, which we have not finished transcribing: a code shown without a name is a gap in our coverage, not a finding that it is unapproved. Naming one is not grading it either. Full detail appears only where we have an assessment against a named authority, so all of this describes our coverage rather than these additives. Most are common and low concern.
Ingredients
Couscous (Durum Wheat Semolina), Tomato Powder, Dried Tomato, Flavourings (contain Barley), Palm Oil, Sugar, Dried Onion, Dried Black Olives [Black Olive, Salt, Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid), Stabiliser (Ferrous Gluconate)], Salt, Dried Herbs, Dried Garlic, Colour (Paprika Extract), Citric Acid. V Suitable for vegetarians
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.