Bisto

Parsley Sauce Mix

Barcode 5000354919916

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Yes — Parsley Sauce Mix is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives beyond basic culinary components. Specifically, it includes palm fat and palm oil (highly refined oils), maltodextrin and dried glucose syrup (industrially processed sugars), yeast extract (a processed flavour enhancer), emulsifier (soya lecithin), stabilisers (dipotassium phosphate, sodium polyphosphate), flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate), added flavourings, and colour (paprika extract). These additives and processed ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

8 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato starch

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

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

dried glucose syrup

Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

milk powder

Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

yeast extract

A savory flavoring derived from yeast; may contain barley and gluten; used as a seasoning and flavor enhancer in foods.
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
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

stabilisers (dipotassium phosphate, sodium polyphosphate)
UPF

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
OK

flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate) favourings (contain milk)
UPF

black pepper extract

A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.
OK

colour (paprika allergy advice: for allergens, including cereals containing gluten extract)
UPF

turmeric extract

A concentrated extract derived from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a spice/flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.
OK

onion oil

Oil infused with onion flavor, used to impart onion aroma and taste; typically a processed flavoring or finishing oil.
OK

rosemary extract see ingredients in bold. owned histo trade marks
OK

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OK

po box no 13008
OK

dublin 1
OK

ireland

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Common questions about Parsley Sauce Mix

Is Parsley Sauce Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Parsley Sauce Mix by Bisto is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives beyond basic culinary components. Specifically, it includes palm fat and palm oil (highly refined oils), maltodextrin and dried glucose syrup (industrially processed sugars), yeast extract (a processed flavour enhancer), emulsifier (soya lecithin), stabilisers (dipotassium phosphate, sodium polyphosphate), flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate), added flavourings, and colour (paprika extract). These additives and processed ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Parsley Sauce Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 8 ingredients in Parsley Sauce Mix as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, maltodextrin, dried glucose syrup, palm oil, yeast extract, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), black pepper extract, turmeric 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.