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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.
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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.
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.
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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.