McCormick (UK) Ltd, McCormick France

Seasoning

Barcode 5000225025197

Yes — Seasoning is ultra-processed.

Product contains UPF ingredients including natural lemon flavouring and citric acid (listed as acid (citric acid)), which are industrial additives/flavourings according to NOVA-style criteria, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

spices (mustard flour, paprika, ground celery seed, cayenne pepper, black pepper, coriander seed, cloves, ground nutmeg)
OK

allspice

A dried berry spice with warm, clove-like flavor often used in spice blends, marinades, and baked goods.
OK

herbs (thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, basil, savory)
UPF

natural lemon flavouring

A flavoring derived from lemon used to impart lemon taste without using real lemon juice; commonly used in beverages and processed foods.
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
OK

lemon peel powder (2%)

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Common questions about Seasoning

Is Seasoning ultra-processed?

Yes — Seasoning by McCormick (UK) Ltd, McCormick France is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains UPF ingredients including natural lemon flavouring and citric acid (listed as acid (citric acid)), which are industrial additives/flavourings according to NOVA-style criteria, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Seasoning are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Seasoning as ultra-processed markers: natural lemon flavouring, citric acid. 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.