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Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

Barcode 4973489746232
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Dried Shiitake Mushrooms is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are only whole shiitake mushrooms and drying as a preservation method. No additives, flavorings, refined sugars, or industrial processing agents are present, so this is not an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    shiitake mushrooms - whole
  • OK
    dried
    Food with water removed, such as dried fruits or herbs.

Common questions about Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

Is Dried Shiitake Mushrooms ultra-processed?

No — Dried Shiitake Mushrooms is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are only whole shiitake mushrooms and drying as a preservation method. No additives, flavorings, refined sugars, or industrial processing agents are present, so this is not an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

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.

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