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Yes — Spicy chilli flavour peanuts is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the seasoning contains maltodextrin and yeast extract, which are industrially processed ingredients used as flavor enhancers and carriers. The presence of these UPF ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed under NOVA guidelines, even though the base components (peanuts, sunflower oil, spices) are minimally processed.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
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Yes — Spicy chilli flavour peanuts by KP is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the seasoning contains maltodextrin and yeast extract, which are industrially processed ingredients used as flavor enhancers and carriers. The presence of these UPF ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed under NOVA guidelines, even though the base components (peanuts, sunflower oil, spices) are minimally processed.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Roasted & Salted Peanuts by Simply..., Roasted And Salted Peanuts by Alesto, Salted peanuts by Sainsburys, Stamford Street Co. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.