Yes — Chilli non carne is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains UPF ingredients, specifically yeast extract and natural flavouring, which are industrially produced flavor enhancers/additives according to NOVA criteria. Other ingredients are mostly whole foods or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of these additives is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.
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Yes — Chilli non carne by Ben’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains UPF ingredients, specifically yeast extract and natural flavouring, which are industrially produced flavor enhancers/additives according to NOVA criteria. Other ingredients are mostly whole foods or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of these additives is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chilli non carne as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.