Bramwells

Spaghetti bolognese seasoning mix

Barcode 4088600236834

Yes — Spaghetti bolognese seasoning mix is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer and is explicitly considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. Other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

dehydrated onion

Dehydrated onion is a usable vegetable ingredient obtained by drying onions; a basic food ingredient and not typically UPF.
OK

dehydrated garlic

Dried garlic, typically used as a flavoring or spice; a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

ground paprika

A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
OK

dried oregano

A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.
OK

rosemary

A fragrant evergreen herb with needle-like leaves used to flavor roasted dishes, soups, and bread; dried form preserves aroma.
OK

thyme

A small-leaved, woody herb used as a seasoning for meats, vegetables, and soups; dried form concentrates its aromatic oils.

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Common questions about Spaghetti bolognese seasoning mix

Is Spaghetti bolognese seasoning mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Spaghetti bolognese seasoning mix by Bramwells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer and is explicitly considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. Other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Spaghetti bolognese seasoning mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Spaghetti bolognese seasoning mix as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.