Baxters

Large Silverskin Onions

Barcode 5012427676701

Yes — Large Silverskin Onions is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts: barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring extract) and preservatives (sodium hydrogen sulphite, sodium metabisulphite), which are isolated chemical additives used to preserve shelf life. Under the given NOVA guidance, the presence of such additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

onions

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

water

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

malt vinegar (water, malted barley, barley malt extract)
OK

sugar

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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

ground cinnamon

A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.
OK

ground ginger

Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

preservatives (sodium hydrogen sulphite, sodium metabisulphite). allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

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Common questions about Large Silverskin Onions

Is Large Silverskin Onions ultra-processed?

Yes — Large Silverskin Onions by Baxters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts: barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring extract) and preservatives (sodium hydrogen sulphite, sodium metabisulphite), which are isolated chemical additives used to preserve shelf life. Under the given NOVA guidance, the presence of such additives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Large Silverskin Onions are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Large Silverskin Onions as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. 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.