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Yes — Bisto gravy granules is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined carbohydrate), palm fat (a highly refined palm oil product), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate and disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and colour (ammonia caramel). According to NOVA, the presence of these additives and industrial formulations makes the product UPF.
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Not UPF
Medium spice paste
patak’s
Not UPF
100% Pure Canadian Red Maple Syrup
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Not UPF
agave nectar
the groovy food company
Not UPF
Yes — Bisto gravy granules by Bisto is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined carbohydrate), palm fat (a highly refined palm oil product), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate and disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and colour (ammonia caramel). According to NOVA, the presence of these additives and industrial formulations makes the product UPF.
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.
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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.