kingfisher

crab meat

Barcode 5011826120105

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — crab meat is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: flavour enhancers and stabilisers (polyphosphates and diphosphates), acidity regulators (citric glycine and its sodium salt), flavour enhancers (disodium guanylate and disodium inosinate), and the preservative sodium metabisulphite. These extracted and synthesized additives classify the product as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

crab meat (crustacean)
OK

water

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

sugar

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

salt

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

flavour enhancers stabilisers (polyphosphates and diphosphates)
OK

acidity regulator (citric glycine and its sodium salt, disodium guanylate and disodium inosinate)
OK

acid
UPF

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative used to prevent oxidation and spoilage in foods. It is an additive and not a food itself in pure form.

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Common questions about crab meat

Is crab meat ultra-processed?

Yes — crab meat by kingfisher is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: flavour enhancers and stabilisers (polyphosphates and diphosphates), acidity regulators (citric glycine and its sodium salt), flavour enhancers (disodium guanylate and disodium inosinate), and the preservative sodium metabisulphite. These extracted and synthesized additives classify the product as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in crab meat are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in crab meat as an ultra-processed marker: sodium metabisulfite. 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.