The Foodie Market

dried bananas

Barcode 4088600544618

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Yes — dried bananas is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes added flavouring, which is an industrial additive according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

bananas (53%)
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about dried bananas

Is dried bananas ultra-processed?

Yes — dried bananas by The Foodie Market is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes added flavouring, which is an industrial additive according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in dried bananas are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in dried bananas as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to dried bananas?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Chewy banana by Tesco. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.