Magnesium Tablets

Barcode 5021265245697

Yes — Magnesium Tablets is ultra-processed.

This supplement tablets product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives, including microcrystalline cellulose (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose used as a tablet coating, silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate as anti-caking and flow agents, purified talc, and polyvinylpyrrolidone as a binder. These extracted and synthesized additives place it in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

magnesium hydroxide
OK

bulking agents
UPF

microcrystalline cellulose

A purified, derived cellulose used as a filler, texturizer, and anti-caking agent in foods and supplements.
OK

dibasic calcium phosphate & potato starch
OK

tablet coating (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose)
OK

glycerin

A simple polyol compound used as humectant and moisturizer in cosmetics; derived from fermentation or vegetable oils; commonly used in foods as glycerin too but in cosmetics considered a cosmetic ingredient.
OK

colour: calcium carbonate
OK

anti-caking agents: silicon dioxide
OK

stearic acid

A saturated fatty acid (C18:0) used as a surfactant, emulsifier, and thickener in cosmetics and foods.
OK

purified talc & magnesium stearate
OK

polyvinylpyrrolidone

Common questions about Magnesium Tablets

Is Magnesium Tablets ultra-processed?

Yes — Magnesium Tablets is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This supplement tablets product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives, including microcrystalline cellulose (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose used as a tablet coating, silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate as anti-caking and flow agents, purified talc, and polyvinylpyrrolidone as a binder. These extracted and synthesized additives place it in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Magnesium Tablets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Magnesium Tablets as an ultra-processed marker: microcrystalline cellulose. 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.