Plant Pioneers

No meat mince

Barcode 00242615

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Yes — No meat mince is ultra-processed.

Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including yeast extract, malted barley extract, and dextrose, which are industrially processed flavor enhancers and sugars according to NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

rehydrated textured _soya_ protein 96%
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

malted barley extract

Malted barley extract is a processed extract derived from germinated barley; used as a flavoring or malt sweetness source in foods.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

cornflour

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

salt

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

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about No meat mince

Is No meat mince ultra-processed?

Yes — No meat mince by Plant Pioneers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including yeast extract, malted barley extract, and dextrose, which are industrially processed flavor enhancers and sugars according to NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in No meat mince are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in No meat mince as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, malted barley extract, dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to No meat mince?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Soya mince by Asda, Organic SOYA Mince (GMO Free) by Just Natural. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.