El Tequito

Chilli con carne

Barcode 20113476

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Yes — Chilli con carne is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as modified starch (modifizierte Stärke) and a thickener (guar gum / Guarkernmehl). These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

27% rote bohnen
OK

water

A basic liquid essential for hydration and culinary uses; pure or mineral water commonly used in cooking and beverages.
OK

tomaten
OK

10%* schweinefleisch gewürzt (schweinefleisch, wasser)
OK

table salt

Common edible salt used as a basic seasoning in food.
OK

gewürze (enthält senf)
OK

tomatenmark
OK

zwiebeln
OK

corn

Corn is a staple grain, derived from the maize plant, commonly used whole or as kernels in a variety of dishes.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

modifizierte stärke
OK

rapeseed oil (canola oil)

A basic vegetable oil extracted from rapeseed; used for cooking, frying, and ingredient formulation.
OK

gewürze (enthält _sellerie_, _senf_)
OK

sugar

A basic white sugar; granulated sucrose derived from sugar cane or beet.
OK

verdickungsmittel: guarkenmehl
OK

wheat flour

Finely milled flour from wheat kernels, a basic baking ingredient commonly used for bread, pastries, and dough.
OK

_hühnereieiweiß_
OK

_magermilchpulver_

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Common questions about Chilli con carne

Is Chilli con carne ultra-processed?

Yes — Chilli con carne by El Tequito is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as modified starch (modifizierte Stärke) and a thickener (guar gum / Guarkernmehl). These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA.

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.