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Yes — Dried Active Yeast is ultra-processed.
The product contains sorbitan monostearate, an emulsifier/stabilizer that is an industrial additive, which makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA. The presence of any such additive is sufficient for UPF classification.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other cooking & baking Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
The pantry Baking powder
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Multiseed Bread Mix
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Not UPF
Baking Powder
Tesco - Stockwell & Co
Not UPF
Canadian Maple Syrup
buckwud
Not UPF
Sesame seasoning blend
Trader Joe's
Not UPF
British Cold-Pressed Rapeseed Oil
Asda
Not UPF
Strong White Bread Flour
Essential Waitrose, Waitrose
Not UPF
multiseed bread mix
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Not UPF
Organic Coconut Sugar
The Groovy Food Company
Not UPF
Yes — Dried Active Yeast by Allinson's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains sorbitan monostearate, an emulsifier/stabilizer that is an industrial additive, which makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA. The presence of any such additive is sufficient for UPF classification.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Vegan Engevita Nutritional Yeast Flakes by Marigold, Savoury Super B12 Engevita Yeast Flakes by Marigold. 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.
