No — Shiitake mushrooms is not ultra-processed.
The only ingredient is dried shiitake mushrooms, which is a single whole food ingredient with no additives, refined oils, industrial sweeteners, or processing aids. Drying is a traditional preservation method and does not make it ultra-processed according to NOVA.
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UPF
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UPF
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Organic baked beans
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Butter Beans in water
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No — Shiitake mushrooms by Vitasia is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The only ingredient is dried shiitake mushrooms, which is a single whole food ingredient with no additives, refined oils, industrial sweeteners, or processing aids. Drying is a traditional preservation method and does not make it ultra-processed according to NOVA.
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.