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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.