Nobby’s Nuts

Classic dry roasted peanuts

Barcode 5000328845890

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Yes — Classic dry roasted peanuts is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and extracts, including yeast extract (a flavour enhancer), natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring agent), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), caramelized sugar used as a colouring/flavouring agent, and the stabilizer acacia gum. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

peanuts

Roasted peanuts with 97% peanut content; a basic legume-based ingredient used as a snack or ingredient.
UPF

dry roast flavour salt

A processed dry flavoring mix intended to impart roasted flavor and saltiness; typically contains additives or concentrated flavorings.
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

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

yeast powder

Powdered form of active dry yeast used as a leavening agent in baking or fermentation.
OK

caramelized sugar

Sugar heated until it browns and develops a toasty, caramel flavor; a basic sugar product used for sweetness and color.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

paprika powder

Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
OK

onion powder

A dried, ground powder made from onions, used as a spice to impart onion flavor in dishes.
OK

acacia gum (gum arabic)

A natural polysaccharide stabilizer and thickener derived from the sap of Acacia trees (Gum Arabic). Commonly used to improve texture, prevent separation, and stabilize emulsions in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Classic dry roasted peanuts

Is Classic dry roasted peanuts ultra-processed?

Yes — Classic dry roasted peanuts by Nobby’s Nuts is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and extracts, including yeast extract (a flavour enhancer), natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring agent), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), caramelized sugar used as a colouring/flavouring agent, and the stabilizer acacia gum. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Classic dry roasted peanuts are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Classic dry roasted peanuts as ultra-processed markers: dry roast flavour salt, yeast extract, natural flavouring, dextrose. 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.