Lee Kum Kee

Kee Chiu Chow Chilli Oil

Barcode 078895141849

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Kee Chiu Chow Chilli Oil is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including natural flavouring and flavour enhancers (disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

_soybean_ oil
OK

dehydrated garlic 6%
OK

dried chill peppers 5%
OK

salted chilli peppers 5% (chilli peppers 80% salt)
OK

soy sauce (water, salt, _soybeans_, _wheat_ flour) _sesame_ oil
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

flavour enhancers (disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate)

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Common questions about Kee Chiu Chow Chilli Oil

Is Kee Chiu Chow Chilli Oil ultra-processed?

Yes — Kee Chiu Chow Chilli Oil by Lee Kum Kee is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including natural flavouring and flavour enhancers (disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Kee Chiu Chow Chilli Oil are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Kee Chiu Chow Chilli Oil as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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?

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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.