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Plant-Based Veggie Mince

Barcode 0055789160087

Yes — Plant-Based Veggie Mince is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, and glucono-delta-lactone, an industrial additive used as a coagulant/acidulant. Textured soy protein (defatted soybeans) is also an industrially processed ingredient. These additives and processing steps place the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

textured soy protein (defatted soybeans, water, soybeans, wheat, salt)
OK

miso

A traditional fermented soybean paste (fermented with salt and koji) used as a base for soups and sauces; often includes grains like rice.
OK

glucono-delta-lactone
UPF

yeast extract

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

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Common questions about Plant-Based Veggie Mince

Is Plant-Based Veggie Mince ultra-processed?

Yes — Plant-Based Veggie Mince by So Veggie So Wise is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, and glucono-delta-lactone, an industrial additive used as a coagulant/acidulant. Textured soy protein (defatted soybeans) is also an industrially processed ingredient. These additives and processing steps place the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Which ingredients in Plant-Based Veggie Mince are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Plant-Based Veggie Mince as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.