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Mediterranean style vegetable frittata

Barcode 4056489709268

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mediterranean style vegetable frittata is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive used as a thickener/stabiliser, and is classified as an ultra-processed ingredient according to NOVA. Because at least one such UPF ingredient is present, the whole product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

mature cheddar cheese

A hard, aged cheese made from cow's milk with a strong, tangy flavor.
OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

roasted red pepp ingredients 34% egg
OK

22% potato
OK

10% mature cheddar cheese (milk)
OK

9% tomatoes
OK

8% roasted red pepper
OK

8% courgette
OK

7% onion
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

ground white pepper. allergy advice for allergens
OK

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Common questions about Mediterranean style vegetable frittata

Is Mediterranean style vegetable frittata ultra-processed?

Yes — Mediterranean style vegetable frittata by Chef Select is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive used as a thickener/stabiliser, and is classified as an ultra-processed ingredient according to NOVA. Because at least one such UPF ingredient is present, the whole product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Mediterranean style vegetable frittata are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mediterranean style vegetable frittata as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. 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.