Quorn

Garlic and herb bites

Barcode 5019503044041

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Garlic and herb bites is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including flavourings, yeast extract, stabiliser methylcellulose, and gelling agent pectin. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

mycoprotein (38%)
OK

sauce filling (17%) [water
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

salted free range 𝐄𝐠𝐠 yolk (free range 𝐄𝐠𝐠 yolk, salt)
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

stabiliser; methylcellulose; salt]
OK

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 (𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine)
OK

water

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

textured 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 protein
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

free range 𝐄𝐠𝐠 white powder
OK

salt

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

spices (black pepper, white pepper)
OK

pectin

A natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.
OK

ammonium carbonate

A leavening agent used in baking to produce gas and light texture; traditional in some regional baked goods.
UPF

black pepper extract

A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.

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Common questions about Garlic and herb bites

Is Garlic and herb bites ultra-processed?

Yes — Garlic and herb bites by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including flavourings, yeast extract, stabiliser methylcellulose, and gelling agent pectin. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Garlic and herb bites are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Garlic and herb bites as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, yeast extract, black pepper extract. 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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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.