Quorn

Quorn Protein Bites Roasted

Barcode 5019503049350

Yes — Quorn Protein Bites Roasted is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including natural flavouring and yeast extract in the seasoning blend, which are industrially produced flavoring agents. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

mycoprotein 43%
OK

rehydrated free range _egg_ white
OK

water

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

textured _wheat_ protein (_wheat_ protein, _wheat_ flour)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

seasoning (yeast extract, sugar, salt, brown sugar, onion powder, dried roasted garlic, potato starch, natural flavouring, smoked salt, white pepper, herb extracts (rosemary, sage), black pepper extract)
UPF

natural flavouring

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

basil flavoured vinegar

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Common questions about Quorn Protein Bites Roasted

Is Quorn Protein Bites Roasted ultra-processed?

Yes — Quorn Protein Bites Roasted by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including natural flavouring and yeast extract in the seasoning blend, which are industrially produced flavoring agents. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Quorn Protein Bites Roasted are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Quorn Protein Bites Roasted 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?

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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.