Vegetable Pastries

Barcode 4056489895015

No — Vegetable Pastries is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic foods and culinary ingredients: vegetables, wheat flour, water, rapeseed oil, herbs, spices, sugar, and salt. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, gelling agents, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups. Fortified flour (with calcium carbonate, niacin, thiamin) is specifically allowed as non-UPF. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

57% vegetables (potato, peas, carrot, onion)
OK

pastry (wheat flour, water, calcium carbonate, niacin, thiamin)
OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

basil paste (water, rapeseed oil, spices (cumin, paprika, turmeric), coriander, garlic puree)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

spices (cumin, paprika, turmeric)
OK

diced tomatoes
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

chilli puree

Pureed chili peppers; a basic ingredient and flavoring in cooking, not inherently processed.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

tamarind

A tropical leguminous tree fruit with sour pulp used to impart tartness in sauces and curry pastes.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

seasoning (sugar, salt, spices, garlic powder, onion powder)
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

clove
OK

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
OK

cardamom

A small aromatic seed (or pod) used as a spice with a strong, sweet, floral and citrusy aroma.
OK

cayenne pepper

Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.

Common questions about Vegetable Pastries

Is Vegetable Pastries ultra-processed?

No — Vegetable Pastries is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic foods and culinary ingredients: vegetables, wheat flour, water, rapeseed oil, herbs, spices, sugar, and salt. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, gelling agents, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups. Fortified flour (with calcium carbonate, niacin, thiamin) is specifically allowed as non-UPF. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.