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Miso by Clearspring
Clearspring

Miso

Barcode 5021554985747
Scanned  16  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Miso is not ultra-processed.

This miso product is made from traditional fermented ingredients such as whole soybeans, brown rice or rice, sea salt, seaweeds (wakame, kombu), and green onions. These are minimally processed or traditionally processed foods (fermentation, drying, freeze-drying) without industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    freeze-dried brown rice miso
    A traditional fermented paste ingredient made from soybeans and brown rice, dehydrated into a dry form.
  • OK
    freeze-dried sweet white miso
    A milder, fermented soybean paste with rice, dried to a powder for easy use in soups and seasonings.
  • OK
    dried wakame
    Dried edible seaweed used in soups and salads, rich in minerals.
  • OK
    dried green onions
    Dried scallions (green onions) used as a seasoning or flavoring; a basic vegetable ingredient.
  • OK
    kombu powder
    Powdered dried kelp (kombu) used as a natural source of umami and mineral nutrition in broths and seasonings.

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Common questions about Miso

Is Miso ultra-processed?

No — Miso by Clearspring is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This miso product is made from traditional fermented ingredients such as whole soybeans, brown rice or rice, sea salt, seaweeds (wakame, kombu), and green onions. These are minimally processed or traditionally processed foods (fermentation, drying, freeze-drying) without industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under the NOVA classification.

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.

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