Kingfisher

Bean Sprouts in water

Barcode 5011826422001

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No — Bean Sprouts in water is not ultra-processed.

The product contains bean sprouts and water with basic additives: acidity regulators (citric acid, ascorbic acid) and a common firming agent (calcium chloride). These are simple processing aids and standard canning ingredients, not the industrial formulations, sweeteners, flavorings, or refined syrups/emulsifiers that characterize ultra-processed foods in NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

bean sprouts
OK

water

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

acidity regulators (citric acid, ascorbic acid)
OK

calcium chloride (firming agent)

Calcium chloride is an edible salt used as a firming agent in canned vegetables, pickles, and various foods.

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Common questions about Bean Sprouts in water

Is Bean Sprouts in water ultra-processed?

No — Bean Sprouts in water by Kingfisher is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains bean sprouts and water with basic additives: acidity regulators (citric acid, ascorbic acid) and a common firming agent (calcium chloride). These are simple processing aids and standard canning ingredients, not the industrial formulations, sweeteners, flavorings, or refined syrups/emulsifiers that characterize ultra-processed foods in NOVA.

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.