Ratatouille Niçoise

Barcode 5011673141537

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Ratatouille Niçoise is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified corn starch, which is an industrially processed thickener/stabilizer and thus an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA guidelines. Other ingredients (vegetables, oils, citric acid, salt, herbs, sugar) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of modified starch makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

vegetables in variable proportion (79%) (courgettes)
OK

tomato pulp (tomatoes, tomato purée, acidity regulator: citric acid)
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

aubergines
OK

peppers

A general term for various edible peppers, often bell peppers or chili peppers, used fresh or cooked.
OK

tomato purée

Processed tomato product often used as a base or sauce ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

modified corn starch

A processed starch produced from corn by modifying its starch molecules for improved stability and texture.
OK

salt

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

extra virgin olive oil

Unrefined, first-pressed olive oil from olives, commonly used as a cooking oil and finishing oil. Distinctive fruitiness and peppery finish, with high monounsaturated fat content.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

garlic (0.2%)
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

pepper

Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.

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Common questions about Ratatouille Niçoise

Is Ratatouille Niçoise ultra-processed?

Yes — Ratatouille Niçoise is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified corn starch, which is an industrially processed thickener/stabilizer and thus an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA guidelines. Other ingredients (vegetables, oils, citric acid, salt, herbs, sugar) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of modified starch makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Ratatouille Niçoise are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Ratatouille Niçoise as an ultra-processed marker: modified corn starch. 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.