Applewood

Creamy & Smoky Vegan Block

Barcode 5014442014964

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Yes — Creamy & Smoky Vegan Block is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: modified starch (industrial thickener/stabilizer), unspecified vegan flavourings and smoke flavouring (industrial flavorings), and added color (beta carotene) and acidity regulator (lactic acid). Presence of these additives places it in NOVA group 4 (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

sea salt

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

vegan flavourings

Concentrated plant-based flavor additives used to impart taste. Can contain natural or synthetic flavoring compounds.
OK

colour (beta carotene)
OK

calcium lactate
UPF

smoke flavouring

A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
OK

olive extract

A flavoring or aroma derived from olives, used to impart olive flavor in foods.
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Creamy & Smoky Vegan Block

Is Creamy & Smoky Vegan Block ultra-processed?

Yes — Creamy & Smoky Vegan Block by Applewood is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: modified starch (industrial thickener/stabilizer), unspecified vegan flavourings and smoke flavouring (industrial flavorings), and added color (beta carotene) and acidity regulator (lactic acid). Presence of these additives places it in NOVA group 4 (UPF).

Which ingredients in Creamy & Smoky Vegan Block are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Creamy & Smoky Vegan Block as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, smoke flavouring, lactic acid. 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.