Is Desperados Ultra-Processed (UPF)?

Desperados

Barcode 3155930006015

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Desperados is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, an industrially refined sugar ingredient that falls under NOVA ultra-processed criteria. Other ingredients like citric acid and hop extract are acceptable basic additives, but the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

malted barley

Malted barley is barley that has been soaked, germinated, and dried to convert starches into fermentable sugars. Commonly used in brewing and baking.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

corn

Corn is a basic cereal grain (Zea mays) used as a staple food around the world. It can be consumed as kernels, ground into cornmeal or flour, and processed into products like popcorn and corn oil.
OK

sugar

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

aromatic compounds (75% tequila)
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

hop extract

A concentrated extract derived from hops, used for bitterness and aroma in beer and other products. It is a processed ingredient.

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Common questions about Desperados

Is Desperados ultra-processed?

Yes — Desperados by Desperados is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, an industrially refined sugar ingredient that falls under NOVA ultra-processed criteria. Other ingredients like citric acid and hop extract are acceptable basic additives, but the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Desperados are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Desperados as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, hop extract. 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.