Yes — Hula hoops is ultra-processed.
Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and natural flavouring. These industrial additives make the overall product ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like wheat flour, dried potato, and sunflower oil.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Honey Roast Crunch
Graze
Not UPF
Ready Salted Grab Bag Crisps
Walkers
Not UPF
Cashews roasted & salted
Alesto
Not UPF
Sea Salted popcorn
Proper
Not UPF
Lightly salted tortilla chips
Aldi
Not UPF
Root Vegetables
Tesco
Not UPF
Cashew Crush Raw Fruit & Nut Bars
Alesto
Not UPF
Pipers Anglesey sea salt crisps
Pipers Crisps Pipers
Not UPF
Snack mix
Alesto
Not UPF
tortilla chips
Gran Luchito
Not UPF
Yes — Hula hoops is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and natural flavouring. These industrial additives make the overall product ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like wheat flour, dried potato, and sunflower oil.
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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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.