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Pesto infused grains

Pesto infused grains

Barcode 4088600404080
Scanned  19  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Pesto infused grains is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA UPF indicators: flavourings, stabiliser (guar gum), modified potato starch, modified maize starch, carrageenan (thickener), yeast extract, and refined additives like acidity regulators (lactic acid, sodium lactate) and colour (carotenes). These are industrial formulations/additives not used in regular home cooking.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked wheatberries (68%) (water, wheat berry)
  • OK
    cooked white quinoa (24%) (water, white quinoa)
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    basil (1,5%)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • UPF
    guar gum (stabiliser)
    A plant-derived thickener and stabiliser used to improve texture and emulsion stability in foods.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    fenugreek seeds
    Small, crunchy seeds with a warm, slightly bitter, nutty aroma used whole or ground in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    dried garlic
    Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
  • OK
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • OK
    coconut o
  • UPF
    modified potato starch
    Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
  • OK
    oat fibre
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    thidener: carrageenan
  • 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
    acidity regulators: lactic kaid
  • OK
    sodium lactate
    A salt of lactic acid used as a food ingredient for acidity regulation and moisture retention.
  • UPF
    carotenes
    Natural pigment family (carotenoids) used as a colorant in foods; derived from plant sources. If extracted/isolated as an additive, it is considered an industrially processed ingredient.

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Common questions about Pesto infused grains

Is Pesto infused grains ultra-processed?

Yes — Pesto infused grains is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA UPF indicators: flavourings, stabiliser (guar gum), modified potato starch, modified maize starch, carrageenan (thickener), yeast extract, and refined additives like acidity regulators (lactic acid, sodium lactate) and colour (carotenes). These are industrial formulations/additives not used in regular home cooking.

Which ingredients in Pesto infused grains are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Pesto infused grains as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, guar gum (stabiliser), modified potato starch, modified maize starch, yeast extract, carotenes. 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.

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