Lamb and Grain Kibble

Barcode 5013919005221

No — Lamb and Grain Kibble is not ultra-processed.

A straightforward meat-and-grain kibble without qualifying UPF additives.

This appears to be a complete pet-food kibble made primarily from lamb and meat meals, maize, barley, oats, chicken fat, linseed, minerals, seaweed, vegetable glycerin, FOS, and yucca extract. It is not classified as ultra-processed under the specified criteria because none of the listed ingredients is an identified UPF additive or industrial formulation that triggers classification. Vegetable glycerin is a simple extraction and is not considered UPF; minerals, seaweed, FOS, and yucca extract do not by themselves meet the stated UPF criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

lamb and meat meals 28% (including dried lamb 7%, dried lamb equivalent to 28g of lamb, 5.6% dried rice equivalent to 14g of rice, 900 mg/kg dried seaweed in every 100 g of kibble)

A composite pet food ingredient mix containing lamb, dried lamb, dried rice, and dried seaweed, used in kibble recipes.
OK

chicken fat 4%

Rendered or extracted fat from chicken, used as a cooking fat or energy source in pet foods.
OK

maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
OK

barley

A whole grain used in cooking and brewing; a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

oats

Whole grain cereal from the Avena sativa plant; commonly consumed as a breakfast staple or used in baking.
OK

vegetable glycerin

A clear, sweet-tasting humectant derived from plant oils, commonly used as a food additive.
OK

linseed 1.8%

Ground flaxseed, used as a source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber in pet foods.
OK

seaweed

Seaweed is a marine vegetable used in foods and as a source of minerals and umami flavor; the parenthetical indicates a concentration but does not change its basic edible nature.
UPF

yucca extract

A plant-derived extract from yucca (Yucca schidigera) used in some foods as a thickener, emulsifier, or processing aid; the stated dosage indicates a highly concentrated extract added for functional effects.

Common questions about Lamb and Grain Kibble

Is Lamb and Grain Kibble ultra-processed?

No — Lamb and Grain Kibble is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a complete pet-food kibble made primarily from lamb and meat meals, maize, barley, oats, chicken fat, linseed, minerals, seaweed, vegetable glycerin, FOS, and yucca extract. It is not classified as ultra-processed under the specified criteria because none of the listed ingredients is an identified UPF additive or industrial formulation that triggers classification. Vegetable glycerin is a simple extraction and is not considered UPF; minerals, seaweed, FOS, and yucca extract do not by themselves meet the stated UPF criteria.

Which ingredients in Lamb and Grain Kibble are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Lamb and Grain Kibble as an ultra-processed marker: yucca 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.