Quorn

12 Picnic Eggs

Barcode 5019503047653

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — 12 Picnic Eggs is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives: yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient used as a flavour enhancer), potassium sorbate (preservative), pectin (gelling agent), iron oxide (colour), and herb/spice extracts. These are industrially processed additives not found in basic home cooking and therefore place the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

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 12 Picnic Eggs

Is 12 Picnic Eggs ultra-processed?

Yes — 12 Picnic Eggs by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives: yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient used as a flavour enhancer), potassium sorbate (preservative), pectin (gelling agent), iron oxide (colour), and herb/spice extracts. These are industrially processed additives not found in basic home cooking and therefore place the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Which ingredients in 12 Picnic Eggs are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 12 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.