NiXe

Salade Mexicaine au thon

Barcode 20398507

Yes — Salade Mexicaine au thon is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and flavourings, specifically: natural jalapeño pepper flavouring (an added flavouring agent) and guar gum (a stabilizer/thickener). According to NOVA, the presence of such industrially extracted or synthesized additives and flavourings used to modify flavour and texture makes the product ultra-processed, even though many of the other ingredients are minimally processed whole foods (tuna, beans, vegetables, oil, etc.).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tuna 25%
OK

cooked red kidney beans 23%
OK

sweetcorn 17%
OK

red peppers 9%
OK

water

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

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

onion

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

natural jalapeño pepper flavouring
OK

guar gum allergy advice: contains _fish_

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Common questions about Salade Mexicaine au thon

Is Salade Mexicaine au thon ultra-processed?

Yes — Salade Mexicaine au thon by NiXe is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and flavourings, specifically: natural jalapeño pepper flavouring (an added flavouring agent) and guar gum (a stabilizer/thickener). According to NOVA, the presence of such industrially extracted or synthesized additives and flavourings used to modify flavour and texture makes the product ultra-processed, even though many of the other ingredients are minimally processed whole foods (tuna, beans, vegetables, oil, etc.).

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.