Gressingham

Aromatic half crispy duck

Barcode 5016157078736

Yes — Aromatic half crispy duck is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar) in the mirin and barley malt extract, which is an industrial flavor enhancer. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the food in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

aromatic duck (59%) (duck)
OK

water

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

rice wine (water, alcohol, glutinous rice, koji)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

ground seasoning (fennel, star anise, pepper, galangal, cardamom, liquorice, clove, bay, cinnamon, orange peel)
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

pancakes (22%) (wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, nicotinamide, thiamine hydrochloride), water, rapeseed oil, potato starch)
OK

hoisin sauce (18%) (water)
OK

yellow bean sauce (soya bean, water, salt, wheat flour, sugar, salt)
OK

rice wine vinegar

A mild, fermented vinegar made from rice wine, used for pickling, dressings, and sauces.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

mirin (glutinous rice, water, glucose syrup, alcohol, rice)
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

spices (fennel, cinnamon, star anise, black pepper, clove)
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

cayenne. allergy advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. warning: contains bones

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Common questions about Aromatic half crispy duck

Is Aromatic half crispy duck ultra-processed?

Yes — Aromatic half crispy duck by Gressingham is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar) in the mirin and barley malt extract, which is an industrial flavor enhancer. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the food in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Aromatic half crispy duck are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Aromatic half crispy duck as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt 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?

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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.