Hula Hoops Puft (salted)

Barcode 5000237117828

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

Yes — Hula Hoops Puft (salted) is ultra-processed.

The product contains yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient used as a flavor enhancer) and emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), both of which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA. Therefore it must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
OK

sunflower oil (20%)
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

salted flavour [sea salt
OK

salt

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

natural potato flavouring]
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471)

An emulsifier derived from fats that helps blend ingredients and improve texture in baked goods, spreads, and confectionery.

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Common questions about Hula Hoops Puft (salted)

Is Hula Hoops Puft (salted) ultra-processed?

Yes — Hula Hoops Puft (salted) is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient used as a flavor enhancer) and emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), both of which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA. Therefore it must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Hula Hoops Puft (salted) are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Hula Hoops Puft (salted) as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471). 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.