Squeaky Bean

NYC Deli Pastrami Style

Barcode 5010292963094

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Yes — NYC Deli Pastrami Style is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains industrially processed additives and ingredients associated with ultra-processing, specifically dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and natural flavouring (an extracted, formulated additive used to enhance taste). These ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though many other ingredients are basic culinary items (water, wheat gluten, chickpea flour, oil, salt, herbs, spices, garlic, etc.).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

_wheat_ gluten 33%
OK

chickpea flour

Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
OK

sunflower seed oil
OK

iodised salt (sea salt, potassium iodate 0.007%)
OK

beetroot

Root vegetable from the beet family, commonly eaten raw, roasted, or pickled; naturally sweet and earthy flavor.
OK

durum _wheat_ flour
OK

inactive yeast
OK

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
UPF

dextrose

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

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

_soya_ sauce (water, _soya_ beans, wholegrain _wheat_, sea salt)
OK

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.

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Common questions about NYC Deli Pastrami Style

Is NYC Deli Pastrami Style ultra-processed?

Yes — NYC Deli Pastrami Style by Squeaky Bean is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains industrially processed additives and ingredients associated with ultra-processing, specifically dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and natural flavouring (an extracted, formulated additive used to enhance taste). These ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though many other ingredients are basic culinary items (water, wheat gluten, chickpea flour, oil, salt, herbs, spices, garlic, etc.).

Which ingredients in NYC Deli Pastrami Style are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in NYC Deli Pastrami Style as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to NYC Deli Pastrami Style?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Parma ham by Tesco, 6 Parma Ham Slices by By Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.