Boursin

Boursin végétal ail & herbes

Barcode 3073781173468

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Yes — Boursin végétal ail & herbes is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives, notably: bamboo fiber (fibres de bambou), potato starch and isolated potato proteins, and especially unspecified natural flavorings (arômes naturels), which are characteristic of industrial formulations in NOVA group 4 products.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a primary cooking and beverage ingredient.
OK

huile de tournesol 19%
OK

rice flour

A fine powder made by milling rice. A basic gluten-free flour used for baking and cooking.
OK

farine de tournesol
OK

fibres de bambou
OK

fécule de pomme de terre et protéines de pomme de terre
OK

ail 1%
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

concentrated lemon juice

Lemon juice that has had water removed to increase acidity and citrus flavor; used as a souring agent or ingredient in beverages and cooking.
UPF

natural flavors

Concentrated extract or essence used to impart flavor, derived from natural sources such as plants or animals, without synthetic additives in the final flavoring.
OK

fines herbes 0
OK

3%
OK

poivre blanc. peut contenir des traces de sésame

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Common questions about Boursin végétal ail & herbes

Is Boursin végétal ail & herbes ultra-processed?

Yes — Boursin végétal ail & herbes by Boursin is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives, notably: bamboo fiber (fibres de bambou), potato starch and isolated potato proteins, and especially unspecified natural flavorings (arômes naturels), which are characteristic of industrial formulations in NOVA group 4 products.

Which ingredients in Boursin végétal ail & herbes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Boursin végétal ail & herbes as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavors. 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.