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Manomasa by Manomasa
Manomasa

Manomasa

Barcode 5017764003258
Scanned  37  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Manomasa is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as maltodextrin, natural flavouring, yeast extract, and refined vegetable oils used in a ready-to-eat snack. According to NOVA, these types of isolated additives and flavoring agents indicate an ultra-processed food product.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    whole white corn flour
  • OK
    vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower)
    A blend of vegetable oils derived from rapeseed and sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying.
  • OK
    adzuki beans (4%)
  • OK
    red kidney beans
    Edible legume, dried and/or canned kidney beans typically used in dishes like chili and stews.
  • OK
    garbanzo beans (2%)
  • OK
    chickpea flour
    Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • OK
    dried lemon juice
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • OK
    dried garlic
    Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
  • OK
    dried onion
    Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
  • UPF
    dried yeast extract
    A concentrated savory extract derived from yeast, used as a flavor enhancer with a strong umami profile (similar to Marmite or Vegemite). It is produced by concentrating yeast autolyzates and is considered an ultra-processed extract.
  • OK
    dried spirit vinegar
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • OK
    pink pepper extract
  • OK
    citric acid
    A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    dried red pepper
  • UPF
    turmeric extract
    A concentrated extract derived from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a spice/flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Manomasa

Is Manomasa ultra-processed?

Yes — Manomasa by Manomasa is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as maltodextrin, natural flavouring, yeast extract, and refined vegetable oils used in a ready-to-eat snack. According to NOVA, these types of isolated additives and flavoring agents indicate an ultra-processed food product.

Which ingredients in Manomasa are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Manomasa as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, dried yeast extract, natural flavouring, turmeric extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Manomasa?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tortilla Chips by Stockwell & Co., Lightly salted tortilla chips by Aldi, Sainsbury tortillas by Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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