Discos

Discos salt and vinegar

Barcode 5000237138809

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Discos salt and vinegar is ultra-processed.

The product contains industrial additives and formulations such as natural flavouring, citric acid, malic acid, dried yeast extract, dried barley malt vinegar extract, and emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA, so the product is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

dried potato

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

wheat flour

A basic cereal flour derived from wheat, fortified with calcium, iron, niacin, and thiamin.
OK

salt & vinegar flavour [natural flavouring
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

salt

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

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
UPF

citric acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidulant and flavor enhancer in foods; common food additive.
OK

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
OK

dried barley malt vinegar extract
OK

dried yeast extract]
OK

emulsifier: mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids. for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. also may contain milk

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Common questions about Discos salt and vinegar

Is Discos salt and vinegar ultra-processed?

Yes — Discos salt and vinegar by Discos is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains industrial additives and formulations such as natural flavouring, citric acid, malic acid, dried yeast extract, dried barley malt vinegar extract, and emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA, so the product is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Discos salt and vinegar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Discos salt and vinegar as an ultra-processed marker: 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.