No — Unwaxed lemons is not ultra-processed.
The only ingredient listed is lemons, which is a basic single-ingredient whole food with no additives or industrial formulations. Therefore, it is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.
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UPF
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Not UPF
Baxter’s kimchi
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Not UPF
Sun-dried tomato
Tesco
Not UPF
Avocado
Tesco
Not UPF
Potato waffle birds eye
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UPF
Sliced Gherkins
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Not UPF
Avocado
No Brand
Not UPF
Garden Peas
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Not UPF
Kimchi
Jongga
UPF
No — Unwaxed lemons by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The only ingredient listed is lemons, which is a basic single-ingredient whole food with no additives or industrial formulations. Therefore, it is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.
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.
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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.