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Yes — Mycoprotein Pieces is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains gluten free barley malt extract (an industrial flavor enhancer) and firming agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate), which are food additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.
Other meat alternatives Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Tofu Basilico
Taifun
Not UPF
Crispy veg nuggets
Strong Roots
Not UPF
Tofu basil
Vemondo
Not UPF
Extra firm tofu
Cauldron
Not UPF
Falafel
goodlife
Not UPF
Sweet Potato Falafels
Waitrose
Not UPF
'Chicken' Lemon And Herb
Planted
Not UPF
Green cuisine Veggie Quarter Pounders
Birds Eye
Not UPF
Original Tempeh
Plant Power
Not UPF
Vegetable burgers
Plant Menu Aldi
Not UPF
Yes — Mycoprotein Pieces by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains gluten free barley malt extract (an industrial flavor enhancer) and firming agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate), which are food additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.
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.