Yes — Pumpkin Seeds Protein Thins is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This is ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract (listed as “Gerstenmalzextrakt”), an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. The other ingredients are primarily whole or basic culinary ingredients, but this UPF ingredient is sufficient for classification as ultra-processed.
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Yes — Pumpkin Seeds Protein Thins by Dr. Karg's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract (listed as “Gerstenmalzextrakt”), an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. The other ingredients are primarily whole or basic culinary ingredients, but this UPF ingredient is sufficient for classification as ultra-processed.
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.