Off The Eaten Path

Sour Cream & Black Pepper Flavour Pea & Bean Sticks

Barcode 5000328020853

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sour Cream & Black Pepper Flavour Pea & Bean Sticks is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including natural flavourings (industrial flavouring agents) and sour cream powder plus lactose and milk protein used as processed seasoning components. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

sunflower oil

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

white bean flour (14%)
OK

pinto bean flour (13%)
OK

green pea flour (13%)
OK

sour cream and black pepper seasoning [onion powder
OK

sour cream powder (contains milk)
OK

black pepper powder
OK

salt

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

lactose

A natural disaccharide sugar derived from milk; one of the basic sugars present in dairy products.
OK

milkprotein
OK

natural flavourings]
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.
OK

beetroot powder

Powdered beetroot, a single-ingredient, minimally processed vegetable powder used as a color or flavoring.
OK

spinach powder

Dried, milled spinach leaves used as a vegetable ingredient or natural color/flavoring in foods.

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Common questions about Sour Cream & Black Pepper Flavour Pea & Bean Sticks

Is Sour Cream & Black Pepper Flavour Pea & Bean Sticks ultra-processed?

Yes — Sour Cream & Black Pepper Flavour Pea & Bean Sticks by Off The Eaten Path is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including natural flavourings (industrial flavouring agents) and sour cream powder plus lactose and milk protein used as processed seasoning components. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial processing according to NOVA.

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.