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Yes — 2 Cheese & Broccoli Escalopes is ultra-processed.
The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring), modified starch (a chemically processed starch), and a gelling agent (pectin). These extracted/industrially processed additives classify the overall product as ultra-processed (UPF).
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Yes — 2 Cheese & Broccoli Escalopes by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring), modified starch (a chemically processed starch), and a gelling agent (pectin). These extracted/industrially processed additives classify the overall product as ultra-processed (UPF).
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in 2 Cheese & Broccoli Escalopes as ultra-processed markers: milk protein, natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including ASDA Plant Based 4 Vegan Spicy Bean Burgers by Asda, Black bean cashew burgers by Biona Organic, Red lentil sun seed burger by Biona. 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.