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Yes — prunes is ultra-processed.
The product contains potassium sorbate, a preservative that is an industrial additive. Presence of such additives makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.
Other fruit & vegetables Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Red Kidney Beans
Four Seasons
Not UPF
Raisins & Cranberries
Aldi
Not UPF
Organic baked beans
mr organic
Not UPF
Three Bean Salad in Water
Tesco
Not UPF
Butter Beans in water
Campo Largo
Not UPF
Black beans in water
Freshona, Lidl
Not UPF
Peeled Tomatoes
Baresa
Not UPF
Cannellini Beans in Water
Freshona
Not UPF
Organic red kidney beans in water
Tesco
Not UPF
Red kidney beans in water
Lidl
Not UPF
Yes — prunes by alesto (lidl) is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains potassium sorbate, a preservative that is an industrial additive. Presence of such additives makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.
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.
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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.