Roasted Red Pepper Slices

Barcode 10647387

Yes — Roasted Red Pepper Slices is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains calcium chloride used as a firming agent, which is an industrial additive, even though the rest of the ingredients are simple (roasted peppers, water, vinegar, sugar, salt).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

roasted red peppers
OK

water

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
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

firming agent
OK

calcium chloride

A simple inorganic salt used as a coagulant, firming agent, or acidity regulator in foods.

Common questions about Roasted Red Pepper Slices

Is Roasted Red Pepper Slices ultra-processed?

Yes — Roasted Red Pepper Slices is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains calcium chloride used as a firming agent, which is an industrial additive, even though the rest of the ingredients are simple (roasted peppers, water, vinegar, sugar, salt).

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.