Quixo

Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix

Barcode 4088600066899

Scanned 23 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered UPF under the given rules. Other ingredients (wheat flour with added vitamins/minerals, sunflower oil, salt, herbs, dried onion, ammonium carbonates) are not UPF, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient for UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat grain, typically refined into a fine powder and often enriched with minerals (calcium carbonate, iron) and vitamins (niacin).
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

dried onions

Dried onions used as a dehydrated form of onion, providing onion flavor.
UPF

vegetable oils (palm oil, sunflower oil)

A blend of vegetable-based oils including palm oil and sunflower oil used for cooking or as a component in processed foods.
OK

salt

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

dried sage

Dried leaves of sage, used as an herb for seasoning.
OK

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
OK

ammonium carbonate

A leavening agent used in baking, typically ammonium carbonate (also called ammonium salt of carbonic acid). It releases gases (CO2) when heated, helping dough rise.

Common questions about Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix

Is Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix by Quixo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered UPF under the given rules. Other ingredients (wheat flour with added vitamins/minerals, sunflower oil, salt, herbs, dried onion, ammonium carbonates) are not UPF, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient for UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix as an ultra-processed marker: vegetable oils (palm oil, sunflower oil). 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?

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.