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Near East COUSCOUS MIX Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil
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Durum wheat semolinas for couscous

Near East COUSCOUS MIX Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil

5.8 oz

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • High in salt
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 71

Near East COUSCOUS MIX Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil scores 71 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Salt 2.2 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  3. Yeast extract: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

COUSCOUS MIX Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil

START100

Ingredients

  • Yeast extract
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Soy protein isolate / concentrate
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
  • 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: flavor enhancer and industrial protein. [1]
subtotal−19.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 2.2 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [2]
  • Energy 357 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [3]
  • Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
  • Protein 12.5 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [3]
subtotal−5
TOTAL 71Good

100 − 29.5 = 70.5 → 71

Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]

GTIN 00072251001556 · 2026-09-02

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy357 kcal
Fat1.8 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates71.4 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber3.6 g
Protein12.5 g
Salt2.2 g

Serving: 1 portion (56 g)

Recipe changed

  • Seed oils removed

Compared with an older list (Open Food Facts). The current list is from March 2022.

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, ONIONS, PARSLEY*, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, YEAST EXTRACT, WHITE PEPPER, TOCOPHEROLS (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).

Allergens and diets

Contains: Soy, Wheat, Gluten

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  4. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  5. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”

    doi.org

  6. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org