Paxo

Paxo Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix

Barcode 5000354909702

Yes — Paxo Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and barley malt extract (an industrially processed flavoring extract), which fall under NOVA group 4. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, sunflower oil, salt, dried herbs, dried onion, and basic raising agents are not UPF on their own but the presence of palm oil and malt extract makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic cereal flour from wheat with added minerals (calcium, iron) and vitamins (niacin) for nutrition fortification.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

dried onion

Dried onion is dehydrated onion used as a flavoring or base ingredient; 15% indicates its proportion in a blend.
UPF

vegetable oils

Basic culinary oils derived from plants; refined palm and sunflower oils are common in cooking and processing.
OK

salt

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

dried sage

Dried leaves of sage, used as an herb for seasoning.
OK

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
OK

raising agents (ammonium carbonates, sodium hydrogen carbonate)

Raising agents ammonium carbonate and sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda) used to leaven baked goods.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.

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Common questions about Paxo Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix

Is Paxo Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Paxo Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix by Paxo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and barley malt extract (an industrially processed flavoring extract), which fall under NOVA group 4. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, sunflower oil, salt, dried herbs, dried onion, and basic raising agents are not UPF on their own but the presence of palm oil and malt extract makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Paxo Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Paxo Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oils, Barley Malt 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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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.