Richmond

Meat-Free streaky bacon rashers

Barcode 5000342000428

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Yes — Meat-Free streaky bacon rashers is ultra-processed.

The product is UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives: dextrose (industrially refined sugar), multiple stabilisers and thickeners (carrageenan, guar gum, methyl cellulose), smoke flavouring and natural flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), as well as rehydrated textured soya and wheat protein (an industrially processed protein ingredient). According to the criteria, the presence of any such industrial formulations or additives classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

rehydrated textured soya and wheat protein (22%)(water, soya protein, wheat protein, salt, soya bean oil, natural flavouring)
OK

vegetable oils (rapeseed and/or sunflower)
OK

stabilisers: carrageenan
UPF

guar gum

A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
UPF

methyl cellulose

A cellulose-derived thickener/additive used to improve texture in processed foods.
OK

wheat protein (42)
OK

soya protein (2%)
OK

salt

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

dextrose

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

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

colouring foods: blackcurrant
OK

radish

A small or medium root vegetable with crisp white flesh and peppery flavor, used raw in salads, pickles, and cooked dishes.
OK

apple

A round, sweet to tart fruit with a crisp flesh and edible skin, commonly eaten fresh or used in baking and cooking.
OK

starch

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

smoke flavouring potato fibre
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Meat-Free streaky bacon rashers

Is Meat-Free streaky bacon rashers ultra-processed?

Yes — Meat-Free streaky bacon rashers by Richmond is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives: dextrose (industrially refined sugar), multiple stabilisers and thickeners (carrageenan, guar gum, methyl cellulose), smoke flavouring and natural flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), as well as rehydrated textured soya and wheat protein (an industrially processed protein ingredient). According to the criteria, the presence of any such industrial formulations or additives classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Meat-Free streaky bacon rashers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Meat-Free streaky bacon rashers as ultra-processed markers: guar gum, methyl cellulose, dextrose, natural flavourings. 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.