Quorn

Crispy Nuggets

Barcode 5019503012019

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Yes — Crispy Nuggets is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including natural flavouring, gelling agent (pectin), and dextrose, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

mycoprotein 39%
OK

water

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

rehydrated free range _egg_ white
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour milled from wheat kernels, often enriched with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, and niacin).
OK

thiamine (vitamin b1)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a dietary supplement or food fortifier; commonly added in small amounts to cereals, bread, and fortified foods.
OK

vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed)

Common culinary oils derived from sunflower and rapeseed; used in cooking and food formulations.
OK

salt

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

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

wheat starch

Starch derived from wheat; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or filler in foods.
OK

_milk_ proteins
OK

textured _wheat_ protein (_wheat_ protein, _wheat_ flour)
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

raising agents (tetrasodium diphosphate, sodium carbonate)
OK

pea fibre

Ground pea fibers used as a dietary fiber or texture enhancer in foods.
OK

firming agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate)
OK

gluten

Protein complex formed from wheat; provides structure and elasticity in doughs; widely used as a food ingredient.
UPF

pectin

Natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.

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Common questions about Crispy Nuggets

Is Crispy Nuggets ultra-processed?

Yes — Crispy Nuggets by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including natural flavouring, gelling agent (pectin), and dextrose, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Crispy Nuggets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Crispy Nuggets as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, pectin, dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Crispy Nuggets?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Crispy veg nuggets by Strong Roots, Magical beanz original nuggetz by Heinz. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.