Quorn

Picnic Eggs

Barcode 5019503047615

Scanned 23 times by Nomi users

Yes — Picnic Eggs is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), preservative potassium sorbate, gelling agent pectin, and colouring iron oxide. These are industrial additives not used in home cooking and place the product in NOVA Group 4.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

mycoprotein (40%)
OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine)
OK

free range whole egg (11%)
OK

water

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

textured wheat protein (wheat flour, wheat protein)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

mayonnaise (2%) [rapeseed oil
OK

free range egg yolk
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

preservative: potassium sorbate]
OK

tapioca starch

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

dried free range egg white
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

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
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

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
OK

herbs (sage, thyme, parsley)
OK

onion

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

preservative: potassium sorbate; colours: paprika extract
OK

iron oxide; gelling agent: pectin; spice extracts (black pepper, nutmeg, mace)
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

herb extracts (sage, thyme)
OK

ammonium carbonate

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

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Common questions about Picnic Eggs

Is Picnic Eggs ultra-processed?

Yes — Picnic Eggs by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), preservative potassium sorbate, gelling agent pectin, and colouring iron oxide. These are industrial additives not used in home cooking and place the product in NOVA Group 4.

Which ingredients in Picnic Eggs are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Picnic Eggs as an ultra-processed marker: yeast 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.