Ready Set Cook Aldi

Fajita dinner kit

Barcode 4088600116075

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Fajita dinner kit is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: preservative: calcium propionate (pre-identified UPF), emulsifier: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, stabiliser: carboxy methyl cellulose, flavouring/flavourings, smoke flavouring, maltodextrin, modified maize starch, and anti-caking agent: silicon dioxide. The presence of these industrial additives and refined ingredients classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour tortillas (64%) [wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, 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.
UPF

glycerol (glycerin)

A sugar alcohol used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in foods; often added to retain moisture.
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
UPF

sodium carbonates raising agents

Leavening agents containing sodium carbonate (soda ash) used to produce carbon dioxide for doughs and batters.
UPF

diphosphates

A class of phosphate salts used as food additives (e.g., leavening agents, sequestrants, or stabilizers) in processed foods.
OK

wheat flour

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

malic acid

A naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid found in apples and many fruits; used as an acidulant to add tartness in foods and beverages.
OK

emulsifier: mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids
UPF

calcium propionate

Calcium propionate is a synthetic calcium salt used as a preservative to prevent mold and extend shelf life in baked goods and some dairy products.
OK

stabiliser: carboxy methyl cellulose
OK

tomato salsa (30%) (tomato (40%), water, onion, tomato paste (6%), green pepper, red pepper, sugar, spirit vinegar, jalapeño pepper, modified maize starch, rapeseed oil, salt, garlic purée, acidity regulator: citric acid, ground cumin, ground coriander, coriander leaf, black pepper, flavouring)
OK

fajita seasoning mix (69%) (salt, chilli powder, sugar, paprika, potato starch, maltodextrin, cumin powder, garlic powder, red pepper, oregano powder, rapeseed oil, anti-caking agent: silicon dioxide, dried basil, smoke flavouring, lemon powder, flavourings)

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Common questions about Fajita dinner kit

Is Fajita dinner kit ultra-processed?

Yes — Fajita dinner kit by Ready Set Cook Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: preservative: calcium propionate (pre-identified UPF), emulsifier: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, stabiliser: carboxy methyl cellulose, flavouring/flavourings, smoke flavouring, maltodextrin, modified maize starch, and anti-caking agent: silicon dioxide. The presence of these industrial additives and refined ingredients classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Fajita dinner kit are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Fajita dinner kit as ultra-processed markers: glycerol (glycerin), sodium carbonates raising agents, diphosphates, calcium propionate. 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.