Trader Joe's

Kumato

Barcode 00951531

Scanned 33 times by Nomi users

No — Kumato is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic foods and culinary ingredients (vegetables, rapeseed oil, egg, vinegar, sugar, salt, potato starch, citrus fibre, mustard) with no industrially extracted sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners beyond traditional starches/fibres, no flavourings, and no highly processed oils like palm fruit oil. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed under the given NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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white cabbage

A firm, leafy green or pale green vegetable, commonly used raw in slaws or cooked as a side dish.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

carrots

Orange root vegetable, sweet in flavor, eaten raw or cooked; commonly used in soups, salads, and stews.
OK

water

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

pasteurised egg yolk

Egg yolk that has been heat-treated to kill bacteria; used as a rich emulsifying or binding ingredient in recipes.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
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sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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onions

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

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
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salt

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

Fibrous material derived from citrus fruits, used as dietary fiber and texturizer in foods.
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dried egg white

Powdered form of egg white (albumen) used as a protein source and thickener in baking and cooking.
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dried mustard

Ground mustard seeds dried into a powder; used as a spice and flavoring in foods.

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Common questions about Kumato

Is Kumato ultra-processed?

No — Kumato by Trader Joe's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic foods and culinary ingredients (vegetables, rapeseed oil, egg, vinegar, sugar, salt, potato starch, citrus fibre, mustard) with no industrially extracted sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners beyond traditional starches/fibres, no flavourings, and no highly processed oils like palm fruit oil. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed under the given NOVA-based criteria.

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?

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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.