Lee Kum Kee

Minced Garlic

Barcode 078895405576

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

No — Minced Garlic is not ultra-processed.

Contains water, dehydrated garlic, soybean oil, sugar, salt, citric acid. These are basic culinary ingredients and a simple acidulant; there are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gums, flavorings, or other extracted additives beyond citric acid, which is allowed. Therefore not classified as ultra-processed by the given NOVA-style rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

dehydrated garlic

Dried garlic, typically used as a flavoring or spice; a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

soybean oil
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Minced Garlic

Is Minced Garlic ultra-processed?

No — Minced Garlic by Lee Kum Kee is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains water, dehydrated garlic, soybean oil, sugar, salt, citric acid. These are basic culinary ingredients and a simple acidulant; there are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gums, flavorings, or other extracted additives beyond citric acid, which is allowed. Therefore not classified as ultra-processed by the given NOVA-style rules.

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.