Cous Cous
Processing Score
6.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 27 ingredients and no additives we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
5000157077332
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size100 g
Amount per serving
Calories
110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium N/A
Total Carbohydrate 22g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
24 listed · 5 flagged for reviewWHEN MADE UP AS INSTRUCTED COUSCOUS (59%, WATER, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA), WATER, TOMATOES (5.4%), ZUCCHINI (2.1 %), CARROTS (2.0%), MALTODEXTRIN, LEEK, RED PEPPER (0.9%), SUGAR, SALT, CELERY, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOURINGS, MARJORAM, FLAVOR ENHANCER - SODIUM RIBONUCLOTIDE, OLIVE OIL (0.1%), OREGANO, SPICES, ACID - CITRIC ACID, BASIL, LEMON JUICE (0.03%), ROSEMARY, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, HERB.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Cous Cous' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Flavor Enhancer - Sodium Ribonuclotide.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Olive Oil (0.1%).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acid - Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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