Specially Selected

Sea Salt & Crushed Black Peppercorn

Barcode 4088600007885

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Yes — Sea Salt & Crushed Black Peppercorn is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives/ingredients: maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), yeast extract powder (a processed flavour enhancer), and natural flavourings (industrial flavouring additives).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato

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

rapeseed oil

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
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

sugar

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

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.

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Common questions about Sea Salt & Crushed Black Peppercorn

Is Sea Salt & Crushed Black Peppercorn ultra-processed?

Yes — Sea Salt & Crushed Black Peppercorn by Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives/ingredients: maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), yeast extract powder (a processed flavour enhancer), and natural flavourings (industrial flavouring additives).

Which ingredients in Sea Salt & Crushed Black Peppercorn are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Sea Salt & Crushed Black Peppercorn as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, yeast extract powder, natural flavourings. 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.