Snaktastic,Lidl

Pea Snacks Soy and Balsamic Vinegar

Barcode 20072742

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Pea Snacks Soy and Balsamic Vinegar is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including maltodextrin (an industrially processed refined carbohydrate used as a bulking agent and carrier), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer and pre-identified UPF ingredient), and seasonings based on dried vinegars with carriers. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in NOVA Group 4.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

72% marrowfat peas
OK

rapeseed oil

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

white rice flour

A finely milled flour made from milled white rice, used as a gluten-free baking base and thickener.
OK

soy & balsamic seasoning (dried balsamic vinegar (balsamic vinegar, maltodextrin))
OK

salt

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

acids (citric acid, tartaric acid)
OK

dried tamari soy sauce (tamari soy sauce (_soya_ beans, salt, spirit vinegar), maltodextrin, salt)
OK

sugar

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

dried spirit vinegar (maltodextrin, spirit vinegar)
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

firming agent (calcium carbonate)

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Common questions about Pea Snacks Soy and Balsamic Vinegar

Is Pea Snacks Soy and Balsamic Vinegar ultra-processed?

Yes — Pea Snacks Soy and Balsamic Vinegar by Snaktastic,Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including maltodextrin (an industrially processed refined carbohydrate used as a bulking agent and carrier), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer and pre-identified UPF ingredient), and seasonings based on dried vinegars with carriers. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in NOVA Group 4.

Which ingredients in Pea Snacks Soy and Balsamic Vinegar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pea Snacks Soy and Balsamic Vinegar as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.