Kroon

Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Barcode 00102308

Yes — Creamy Mushroom Sauce is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because the chicken stock contains yeast extract, an industrial flavor enhancer used to intensify savory taste. Yeast extract is an extracted additive associated with ultra-processed formulations. The other ingredients are generally conventional culinary foods or basic ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

mushrooms

Edible fungi used as a basic vegetable ingredient.
OK

double cream

A high-fat dairy cream from cow's milk, used as a dairy ingredient.
UPF

chicken stock

A prepared broth made from water, chicken ingredients and flavorings; considered a processed ingredient.
OK

whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
OK

white wine

A fermented alcoholic beverage made from grapes, containing ethanol and various flavors from wine production.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

brandy

A distilled spirit flavored with wine or fermented fruit juice. Not typically eaten as a basic food ingredient; used as a beverage or cooking liquor.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

rosemary

A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Is Creamy Mushroom Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Creamy Mushroom Sauce by Kroon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because the chicken stock contains yeast extract, an industrial flavor enhancer used to intensify savory taste. Yeast extract is an extracted additive associated with ultra-processed formulations. The other ingredients are generally conventional culinary foods or basic ingredients.

Which ingredients in Creamy Mushroom Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Creamy Mushroom Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: chicken stock. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.