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Pom-Bear Original 6pk by Pom-Bear
Pom-Bear

Pom-Bear Original 6pk

Barcode 5000237130612
Scanned  94  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Pom-Bear Original 6pk is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (a flavour-enhancing industrial ingredient) and an emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), both of which are UPF ingredients under the NOVA system. The presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF even though other ingredients like dried potato, sunflower oil, and salt are not UPF on their own.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    dried potato
    Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A basic culinary vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for frying, sautéing, and as a neutral cooking oil.
  • OK
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    maize de sugar
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    emulsifier: mo diglycerides of fatty acids
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.

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Common questions about Pom-Bear Original 6pk

Is Pom-Bear Original 6pk ultra-processed?

Yes — Pom-Bear Original 6pk by Pom-Bear is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (a flavour-enhancing industrial ingredient) and an emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), both of which are UPF ingredients under the NOVA system. The presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF even though other ingredients like dried potato, sunflower oil, and salt are not UPF on their own.

Which ingredients in Pom-Bear Original 6pk are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pom-Bear Original 6pk as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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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