THE deli

REDUCED FAT COLESLAW

Barcode 4088600479095

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

Yes — REDUCED FAT COLESLAW is ultra-processed.

This coleslaw is ultra-processed because it contains industrial stabilisers and thickeners (guar gum, xanthan gum) in the mayonnaise and separately, which are additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

white cabbage (52%) reduced fat mayonnaise (31%) (water, rapeseed oil, pasteurised egg yolk, sugar, spirit vinegar, white wine vinegar, salt, stabilisers: guar gum, xanthan gum)
OK

carrot

A root vegetable commonly used fresh or cooked; the (14%) indicates the carrot content percentage in the mixture.
OK

single cream

A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
OK

onion (196) rapeseed oil
UPF

guar gum

A plant-derived thickening agent used as a stabiliser in foods; an additive that may be isolated/processed.
UPF

xanthan gum

A microbial polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer; widely used food additive.

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Common questions about REDUCED FAT COLESLAW

Is REDUCED FAT COLESLAW ultra-processed?

Yes — REDUCED FAT COLESLAW by THE deli is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This coleslaw is ultra-processed because it contains industrial stabilisers and thickeners (guar gum, xanthan gum) in the mayonnaise and separately, which are additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in REDUCED FAT COLESLAW are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in REDUCED FAT COLESLAW as ultra-processed markers: guar gum, xanthan gum. 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.