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Smokey Mexican Style Chilli Non Carne by Taste Of
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Smokey Mexican Style Chilli Non Carne

Barcode 4335619071216
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Smokey Mexican Style Chilli Non Carne is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations. Specifically: yeast extract powder (a flavor enhancer produced by industrial processing), flavouring (an added flavoring agent, likely industrially produced), and stabiliser (guar gum), which is a thickener/stabilizer. The presence of these extracted/isolated additives and flavoring ingredients places the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked beans and lentils with tomato
  • OK
    sweetcorn and red pepper ingredients cooked haricot beans (27%) (water, haricot beans)
  • OK
    cooked brown lentils (20%) (water, brown lentils)
  • OK
    chopped tomato (12%) (tomato, tomato juice)
  • OK
    cooked black beans (11%) (water)
  • OK
    black beans
    Beans from plants of the Phaseolus genus, a staple legume used across many cuisines.
  • OK
    sweetcorn
    Cereal grain kernels that are sweet in taste; commonly eaten cooked or canned. In this form, 7% of the product is sweetcorn by weight.
  • OK
    red pepper (5%)
  • OK
    tomato paste (5%)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    kidney beans
    Kidney beans are small, reddish-brown legumes used in a variety of dishes, high in protein and fiber when cooked.
  • OK
    garlic puree
    A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
  • OK
    vegetable oil (sunflower oil and/or rapeseed oil)
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    seasoning paste (sugar, molasses, tomato paste, concentrated red pepper juice, water, salt, onion powder, onion extract, ground chipotle chili, smoked paprika, jalapeno powder, white wine vinegar, garlic extract)
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    smoked paprika powder
  • OK
    red wine vinegar
    A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
  • OK
    coriander powder
    Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    cumin powder
    Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
  • OK
    red chili
    Small to medium hot peppers used to add heat and flavor; can be fresh, dried, or ground into chili powder.
  • UPF
    yeast extract powder
    Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
  • OK
    dried oregano
    A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • UPF
    guar gum
    A plant-derived polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabiliser in a wide range of foods.
  • 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 Smokey Mexican Style Chilli Non Carne

Is Smokey Mexican Style Chilli Non Carne ultra-processed?

Yes — Smokey Mexican Style Chilli Non Carne by Taste Of is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations. Specifically: yeast extract powder (a flavor enhancer produced by industrial processing), flavouring (an added flavoring agent, likely industrially produced), and stabiliser (guar gum), which is a thickener/stabilizer. The presence of these extracted/isolated additives and flavoring ingredients places the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Smokey Mexican Style Chilli Non Carne are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Smokey Mexican Style Chilli Non Carne as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract powder, guar gum, flavouring. 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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