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Yes — Pad Thai Meal Kit is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
The Pad Thai Meal Kit is ultra-processed because the pad thai sauce contains modified corn starch, an industrially modified thickener, and xanthan gum, an extracted or synthesized emulsifying and thickening additive. These additives are characteristic of industrial formulations under the NOVA classification. Paprika oleoresin and ammonia caramel are colouring extracts, but the modified corn starch and xanthan gum are sufficient for the UPF classification. The rice noodles, peanuts, and other culinary ingredients do not change this conclusion.
Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Semi-Dried Tomat, Buffalo Mozzarella & Basil Pesto Woodfired Sourdough Pizza
Lidl
Not UPF
Verdure Sourdough Grilled Vegetables, Taggiasca Olives & Basil Sauce Pizza
Croats & Mollica
Not UPF
Classic Lentil Tarka Daal
Not UPF
McCain Naked Oven Chips
McCain
Not UPF
Super Nutty Wholefood
Marks & Spencers,Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
BOL Protein Power Soup Sweet Potato Lentil Daal
BOL
Not UPF
Nutrient Dense beetroot and feta
M&S
Not UPF
Avocado, feta and grain
M&S
Not UPF
SUPERGREEN SALAD
M&S FOOD
Not UPF
Thai Red Curry Kit
Aldi
Not UPF
Yes — Pad Thai Meal Kit by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The Pad Thai Meal Kit is ultra-processed because the pad thai sauce contains modified corn starch, an industrially modified thickener, and xanthan gum, an extracted or synthesized emulsifying and thickening additive. These additives are characteristic of industrial formulations under the NOVA classification. Paprika oleoresin and ammonia caramel are colouring extracts, but the modified corn starch and xanthan gum are sufficient for the UPF classification. The rice noodles, peanuts, and other culinary ingredients do not change this conclusion.
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.