No — Tuna is not ultra-processed.
The product contains only skipjack tuna and spring water, both of which are minimally processed ingredients with no industrial additives, refined industrial sugars, flavorings, or emulsifiers. Therefore, it is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF) under the NOVA system.
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No — Tuna by The Fishmonger is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains only skipjack tuna and spring water, both of which are minimally processed ingredients with no industrial additives, refined industrial sugars, flavorings, or emulsifiers. Therefore, it is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF) under the NOVA system.
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.