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HUVUDROLL Plant balls

Barcode 1204835920000

Scanned 41 times by Nomi users

Yes — HUVUDROLL Plant balls is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), emulsifiers such as E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and E461 (a cellulose-based thickener), and natural flavourings, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pea protein* (30 %)
OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

binding mixes (9%) (crumbs [rice flour, dextrose (maize), salt, emulsifier (e471)], pea starch, pea protein [21 %], emulsifier [e461])
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

_oat_ bran
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

mushroom concentrate

A concentrated mushroom flavoring or extract used to impart mushroom flavor in dishes.
OK

dried apple

Dried apple pieces or slices; traditional dried fruit ingredient used in snacks and cooking.
OK

salt

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

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

allspice

A dried berry spice with warm, clove-like flavor often used in spice blends, marinades, and baked goods.

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Common questions about HUVUDROLL Plant balls

Is HUVUDROLL Plant balls ultra-processed?

Yes — HUVUDROLL Plant balls by IKEA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), emulsifiers such as E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and E461 (a cellulose-based thickener), and natural flavourings, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in HUVUDROLL Plant balls are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in HUVUDROLL Plant balls as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavourings. 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.