Savory Protein Pieces

Barcode 4061462856969

Yes — Savory Protein Pieces is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts including flavouring, barley malt (a processed extract used as a flavor enhancer), and added colours (beetroot red and caramel colour), which fall under NOVA group 4 criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

wheat protein (15%)
OK

soya protein (11%)
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

canola oil
UPF

flavouring

Flavoring agent; may include mustard as an allergen; can be synthetic or natural.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

potato protein (0.5%)
OK

salt

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

barley malt

Malted barley grains used in brewing and baking to provide fermentable sugars and malt flavor.
OK

colours: beetroot red
OK

plain caramel

Plain caramel is a simple caramelized sugar or candy made from sugar heated until it browns, resulting in a chewy, sweet ingredient often used for flavor or color.

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Common questions about Savory Protein Pieces

Is Savory Protein Pieces ultra-processed?

Yes — Savory Protein Pieces is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts including flavouring, barley malt (a processed extract used as a flavor enhancer), and added colours (beetroot red and caramel colour), which fall under NOVA group 4 criteria.

Which ingredients in Savory Protein Pieces are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Savory Protein Pieces as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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.