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Spicy Cabbage Salad

Barcode 086254070228
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Spicy Cabbage Salad is not ultra-processed.

The product contains only fresh vegetables (Chinese leaf cabbage, carrot, spring onion) and basic culinary ingredients (sea salt, chilli powder, ginger, garlic). There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers. Therefore, according to NOVA, it is not an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chinese leaf cabbage (79%)
  • OK
    carrot (10%)
  • OK
    spring onion (6%)
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    ginger
    A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.

Common questions about Spicy Cabbage Salad

Is Spicy Cabbage Salad ultra-processed?

No — Spicy Cabbage Salad is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains only fresh vegetables (Chinese leaf cabbage, carrot, spring onion) and basic culinary ingredients (sea salt, chilli powder, ginger, garlic). There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers. Therefore, according to NOVA, it is not an ultra-processed food.

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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