Vemondo (Lidl), Bio Sonne Norma

Plant based no meat balls

Barcode 20330743

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Plant based no meat balls is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), unspecified flavouring/natural flavourings (industrial flavourings), and the thickener methyl cellulose. These are characteristic UPF components under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

76% hydrated vegetable protein (water, 20% soya protein, 11% wheat protein)
OK

onion

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

vegetable oils in varying proportions (sunflower, rapeseed)
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

potato protein

Protein derived from potatoes, typically as a concentrated protein isolate used as a functional ingredient in foods.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

spirit vinegar

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

natural flavourings

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

thickener: methyl cellulose
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

potato fibre

A dietary fibre ingredient derived from potatoes, used to increase fiber content and modify texture.
OK

water

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

salt

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

garlic pow der
OK

ferrous gluconate

A source of elemental iron used in dietary supplements and fortification to prevent or treat iron deficiency anemia.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Plant based no meat balls

Is Plant based no meat balls ultra-processed?

Yes — Plant based no meat balls by Vemondo (Lidl), Bio Sonne Norma is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), unspecified flavouring/natural flavourings (industrial flavourings), and the thickener methyl cellulose. These are characteristic UPF components under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Plant based no meat balls are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Plant based no meat balls as ultra-processed markers: potato protein, flavouring, natural flavourings, dextrose. 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.