Aldi

Sour Cream & Onion

Barcode 4088600184098

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Yes — Sour Cream & Onion is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrial ingredients and additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4, including pre-identified UPF ingredients glucose syrup and emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). It also contains a flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate) and added flavouring, which are industrial additives not used in home cooking. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and therefore classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato flakes

Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
OK

high oleic sunflower oil

A vegetable oil high in oleic acid (oleic-rich sunflower oil) used for cooking and processing; a basic culinary fat.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sour cream and onion flavour (salt, onion powder, sugar, dextrose, acids (citric acid, malic acid), whey powder (milk), lactose (milk), flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate), flavouring (contains milk), sour cream powder (milk), onion extract)
OK

potato starch

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

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Emulsifier derived from fatty acids used to improve texture, stability, and mouthfeel in foods; commonly added to baked goods, margarine, and processed foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

salt

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

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Common questions about Sour Cream & Onion

Is Sour Cream & Onion ultra-processed?

Yes — Sour Cream & Onion by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrial ingredients and additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4, including pre-identified UPF ingredients glucose syrup and emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). It also contains a flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate) and added flavouring, which are industrial additives not used in home cooking. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and therefore classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Sour Cream & Onion are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Sour Cream & Onion as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. 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.