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Yes — Hoisin Tofu Pieces is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive/flavouring ingredient. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives used to modify flavour is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like tofu, soy sauce, sunflower oil, fennel, and garlic are not inherently ultra-processed, but the inclusion of natural flavouring makes the overall product UPF.
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Yes — Hoisin Tofu Pieces by Cauldron is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive/flavouring ingredient. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives used to modify flavour is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like tofu, soy sauce, sunflower oil, fennel, and garlic are not inherently ultra-processed, but the inclusion of natural flavouring makes the overall product UPF.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Hoisin Tofu Pieces as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tofoo Naked Xl by The Tofoo Co., clearspring organic tofu silken & smooth, Super Firm Smoked Tofu by Sainsburys. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
