Minted Lamb Patties

Barcode 5010482394189

Yes — Minted Lamb Patties is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and the preservative sodium metabisulphite, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

lamb (46%)
OK

mutton (34%)
OK

mint (5%)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

water

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

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

mint seasoning (sugar, sea salt, black pepper, dried mint)
UPF

sodium metabisulphite

A sulfur-containing preservative used to inhibit oxidation and browning in foods; it is an additive often used in dried fruits, wines, and beverages. May cause allergic/kata-sensitive reactions in some individuals.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A common antioxidant used to preserve foods and boost vitamin C intake.
OK

crumb (rice flour, gram flour, maize starch, salt, dextrose)
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.

Common questions about Minted Lamb Patties

Is Minted Lamb Patties ultra-processed?

Yes — Minted Lamb Patties is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and the preservative sodium metabisulphite, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Minted Lamb Patties are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Minted Lamb Patties as an ultra-processed marker: sodium metabisulphite. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.