Mycoprotein Strips

Barcode 5019503049220

Yes — Mycoprotein Strips is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include natural flavouring (a formulated flavour additive) and gluten free barley malt extract (an industrially processed extract used as a flavour enhancer), which are NOVA ultra-processed ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

meat free savoury flavour strips
OK

made with mycoprotein
OK

mycoprotein (91%)
OK

rehydrated egg white

Egg white that has been dehydrated and later rehydrated for use as an ingredient.
UPF

natural flavouring

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

gluten-free barley malt extract

Malt extract produced from barley; used as a sweetener or flavoring. Note: barley-based malt products typically contain gluten, so a true 'gluten-free' claim would require appropriate processing/regulatory verification.

Common questions about Mycoprotein Strips

Is Mycoprotein Strips ultra-processed?

Yes — Mycoprotein Strips is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include natural flavouring (a formulated flavour additive) and gluten free barley malt extract (an industrially processed extract used as a flavour enhancer), which are NOVA ultra-processed ingredients.

Which ingredients in Mycoprotein Strips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mycoprotein Strips as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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?

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.