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Sweet chilli mini fillets by Quorn
Quorn

Sweet chilli mini fillets

Barcode 5019503043792
Scanned  14  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Sweet chilli mini fillets is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. Specifically: natural flavouring, flavouring, yeast extract (a flavour enhancer), faba bean protein isolate (industrial protein isolate), maize starch (refined starch), and stabiliser (guar gum, a gelling/thickening agent). Presence of these industrial additives and isolates makes the product ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    mycoprotein 80%
  • OK
    gluten
    Protein complex formed from wheat; provides structure and elasticity in doughs; widely used as a food ingredient.
  • OK
    faba bean protein isolate
  • OK
    wheat fibre
    Dietary fiber derived from wheat bran or other wheat fractions; used as a bulking or textural agent in foods.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    potato protein
    Protein derived from potatoes, typically as a concentrated protein isolate used as a functional ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    reduced sodium sea salt
    Sea salt with reduced sodium content; a basic mineral ingredient used for seasoning.
  • OK
    ginger
    A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    tomato powder
    Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
  • OK
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • OK
    _barley_ malt vinegar powder
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    chili flakes
    Crushed dried chili peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes; a common spice.
  • OK
    onion granules
  • OK
    coriander leaf
    Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
  • UPF
    citric acid
    A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
  • OK
    cayenne chilli
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • UPF
    guar gum
    A plant-derived polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabiliser in a wide range of foods.
  • OK
    lemongrass oil

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Common questions about Sweet chilli mini fillets

Is Sweet chilli mini fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet chilli mini fillets by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. Specifically: natural flavouring, flavouring, yeast extract (a flavour enhancer), faba bean protein isolate (industrial protein isolate), maize starch (refined starch), and stabiliser (guar gum, a gelling/thickening agent). Presence of these industrial additives and isolates makes the product ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Sweet chilli mini fillets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Sweet chilli mini fillets as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, potato protein, yeast extract, citric acid, flavouring, guar gum. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.

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