Whole Earth

Organic Ginger

Barcode 5013665116530

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Organic Ginger is ultra-processed.

The product contains natural ginger flavouring and natural capsicum flavouring, which are isolated flavour additives produced through industrial processing. According to NOVA, the presence of flavourings makes a food ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

fruit juice from concentrate (apple juice (59%), grape juice (9%), lemon juice (2))
OK

carbonated water

A basic beverage ingredient consisting of dissolved CO2 in water, providing fizz without flavor additives.
UPF

natural ginger flavoring

A flavoring derived from ginger used to impart ginger aroma and taste in foods; typically a blend or extract meant for seasoning.
OK

natural capsicum flavouring

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Common questions about Organic Ginger

Is Organic Ginger ultra-processed?

Yes — Organic Ginger by Whole Earth is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains natural ginger flavouring and natural capsicum flavouring, which are isolated flavour additives produced through industrial processing. According to NOVA, the presence of flavourings makes a food ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Organic Ginger are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Organic Ginger as an ultra-processed marker: natural ginger flavoring. 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.