Aldi,The Foodie Market

Waves multi grain waves sweet chilli

Barcode 4088600278131

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Waves multi grain waves sweet chilli is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several ultra-processed components: fructose (an industrially refined sugar), barley malt vinegar powder and yeast extract powder (industrial flavor enhancers), and flavourings (pre-identified UPF additive). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation, so under NOVA this is a UPF product.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cornflour

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

high oleic sunflower oil

A refined oil pressed from high oleic sunflower seeds, used as a cooking fat with high monounsaturated fat content.
OK

whole wheat (17%)
OK

wholegrain oat flour (11%)
OK

rice flour (11%)
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

fructose

A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
OK

garlic powder

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

onion powder

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

spices (paprika, cayenne pepper)
OK

tomato powder

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

acid: citric acid; barley malt vinegar powder
UPF

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
OK

colour: paprika extract; liquorice
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.

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Common questions about Waves multi grain waves sweet chilli

Is Waves multi grain waves sweet chilli ultra-processed?

Yes — Waves multi grain waves sweet chilli by Aldi,The Foodie Market is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several ultra-processed components: fructose (an industrially refined sugar), barley malt vinegar powder and yeast extract powder (industrial flavor enhancers), and flavourings (pre-identified UPF additive). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation, so under NOVA this is a UPF product.

Which ingredients in Waves multi grain waves sweet chilli are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Waves multi grain waves sweet chilli as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract powder, flavourings. 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.