Rügenwalder Mühle

Vegane Mühlen Nuggets Klassisch

Barcode 4000405005033

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Yes — Vegane Mühlen Nuggets Klassisch is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: methylcellulose (a thickener/stabilizer) and “natürliches Aroma” (natural flavouring), which are extracted/industrial formulations. These make the product a UPF under NOVA despite the rest being mostly basic ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

drinking water

Water intended for drinking; a basic culinary ingredient and staple.
OK

wheat flour

A basic ground flour milled from wheat, commonly used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking.
OK

11% sojaprotein
OK

rapeseed oil (canola oil)

A basic vegetable oil extracted from rapeseed; used for cooking, frying, and ingredient formulation.
OK

weizengluten
OK

haferfasern
OK

kochsalz
OK

verdickungsmittel: methylcellulose
OK

corn flour

Fine flour milled from maize, used for baking, thickening, and coating foods.
OK

natürliches aroma
OK

weizenstärke
OK

branntweinessig
OK

spices

A broad category of flavorful plant-derived substances used to season or flavor foods.
OK

sugar

A basic white sugar; granulated sucrose derived from sugar cane or beet.
OK

flohsamenschalen
OK

yeast

A single-ingredient product used as a leavening agent in bread and other baked goods. Active dry or fresh yeast is a basic food ingredient.

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Common questions about Vegane Mühlen Nuggets Klassisch

Is Vegane Mühlen Nuggets Klassisch ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegane Mühlen Nuggets Klassisch by Rügenwalder Mühle is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: methylcellulose (a thickener/stabilizer) and “natürliches Aroma” (natural flavouring), which are extracted/industrial formulations. These make the product a UPF under NOVA despite the rest being mostly basic ingredients.

What are healthier alternatives to Vegane Mühlen Nuggets Klassisch?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Crispy veg nuggets by Strong Roots, Magical beanz original nuggetz by Heinz. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.