Honey Mustard

Barcode 4056489879299

Yes — Honey Mustard is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes citric acid, which is an industrially produced additive. Under the given NOVA-based rules, the presence of this additive is sufficient to classify the product as UPF, even though the rest of the ingredients (water, mustard seeds, spirit vinegar, sugar, honey, spices, acidity regulator) are basic culinary ingredients or minimally processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

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

mustard seeds

Dried seeds of the mustard plant used whole or ground to flavor condiments, sauces, pickles, and spice blends.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

sugar

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

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
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spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

acidity regulator

Additives used to control acidity (pH) and acidity in foods, such as citric acid, phosphates, sulphates. Generally considered basic food processing aid ingredients; many are allowed in foods and are not in themselves UPF.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
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honey originating from eu

Common questions about Honey Mustard

Is Honey Mustard ultra-processed?

Yes — Honey Mustard is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes citric acid, which is an industrially produced additive. Under the given NOVA-based rules, the presence of this additive is sufficient to classify the product as UPF, even though the rest of the ingredients (water, mustard seeds, spirit vinegar, sugar, honey, spices, acidity regulator) are basic culinary ingredients or minimally processed foods.

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.