peperami

peperami wideboy

Barcode 4251097401799

Yes — peperami wideboy is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, and disodium guanylate. These are industrial formulations/flavor enhancers, which make the product UPF according to the given criteria, even though it also contains basic ingredients like pork, salt, and spices.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

Pork is the meat from pigs, a basic animal protein widely used as a staple food.
OK

iodised salt

Table salt fortified with iodine (potassium iodate) for dietary iodine intake.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

pork fat

Rendered fat from pork used as a cooking fat or flavoring.
OK

flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate
OK

disodium inosinate
OK

disodium guanylatel
UPF

sodium nitrite

Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.
OK

beec hwood smoke

A smoke flavoring derived from beechwood used to impart smoky flavor in foods; generally used as a seasoning or aroma.

Common questions about peperami wideboy

Is peperami wideboy ultra-processed?

Yes — peperami wideboy by peperami is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, and disodium guanylate. These are industrial formulations/flavor enhancers, which make the product UPF according to the given criteria, even though it also contains basic ingredients like pork, salt, and spices.

Which ingredients in peperami wideboy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in peperami wideboy as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, sodium nitrite. 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?

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.