Aldi

Dry Roasted Peanuts

Barcode 4088600277974

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Yes — Dry Roasted Peanuts is ultra-processed.

Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives including monosodium glutamate (flavour enhancer), yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), stabilisers (sorbitol, gum arabic), and unspecified colour. These industrial additives make the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

peanuts (94%)
OK

seasoning [flavour enhancer: monosodium glutamate
OK

salt

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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

ground spices (smoked paprika, cayenne chilli powder, cinnamon, turmeric)
OK

dried herbs (celery, thyme, oregano)
OK

onion powder

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

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

colour (color)

A broad category of additives used to impart or enhance color in foods. Can be artificial or natural: includes tartrazine, sunset yellow, caramel color, etc.
OK

paprika extract]
OK

stabilisers: sorbitol
OK

gum arabic
OK

traces ( nuts )

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Common questions about Dry Roasted Peanuts

Is Dry Roasted Peanuts ultra-processed?

Yes — Dry Roasted Peanuts by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives including monosodium glutamate (flavour enhancer), yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), stabilisers (sorbitol, gum arabic), and unspecified colour. These industrial additives make the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Dry Roasted Peanuts are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Dry Roasted Peanuts as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, colour (color). 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.