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Yes — Cajun seasoning is ultra-processed.
This seasoning is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (a flavor enhancer produced via industrial processing), an anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide), and a color additive (paprika extract). These extracted and industrially processed additives place the product in the UPF category under NOVA, even though many other ingredients are herbs and spices.
Other cooking & baking Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Borderfields English Pressed Rapeseed Oil
Borderfields
Not UPF
Mellow Yellow Rapeseed oil
Farrington Oil
Not UPF
Organic extra virgin coconut oil
The groovyfood company, Ecover
Not UPF
Plain White Flour Free From Gluten
Doves Farm
Not UPF
Japanese Breadcrumbs Panko Semmelbrösel imp
Yutaka
Not UPF
Strong white bread flour
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Rapeseed Oil
Mazola
Not UPF
chilli packet
schwartz
Not UPF
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Tesco
Not UPF
Sunflower Oil
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Yes — Cajun seasoning by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This seasoning is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (a flavor enhancer produced via industrial processing), an anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide), and a color additive (paprika extract). These extracted and industrially processed additives place the product in the UPF category under NOVA, even though many other ingredients are herbs and spices.
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.
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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.