Vegetable Side Dish

Barcode 442000645933

Yes — Vegetable Side Dish is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations such as natural flavour and spice extract, which are extracted and processed flavoring agents not normally used in home cooking. These ingredients place the product in the UPF category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

cornstarch

A fine, gluten-free starch derived from corn kernels, used as a thickener and binder in many foods.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

peas

Small, round, green legumes typically used as a vegetable.
OK

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

sugar

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

pepper

Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
UPF

natural flavour

A flavouring substance derived from natural sources used to impart aroma and taste in foods.
UPF

spice extract

An extract obtained from spices to deliver concentrated aroma/flavor, commonly used in seasonings and processed foods.
OK

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Common questions about Vegetable Side Dish

Is Vegetable Side Dish ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Side Dish 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 industrial additives and formulations such as natural flavour and spice extract, which are extracted and processed flavoring agents not normally used in home cooking. These ingredients place the product in the UPF category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Vegetable Side Dish are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Vegetable Side Dish as ultra-processed markers: natural flavour, spice extract. 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.