Eat Real

Vegan straws

Barcode 5026489498447

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

No — Vegan straws is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and composed mostly of basic ingredients: potato, canola oil, salt, vegetable powders, turmeric. Mineral salt (509, calcium chloride) is a simple mineral salt used as a firming agent and is permitted as a basic additive under the given rules. There are no industrial formulations like artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, refined syrups, maltodextrin, or palm fruit oil, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to the provided NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

kato starch
OK

dehydrated potato (30%)
OK

vegetable oil (canola)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato product produced by drying tomato puree or paste; used as a flavoring and colorant.
OK

kale powder

Dried, ground kale used as a vegetable powder ingredient to add color and nutrients.
OK

spinach powder (0.4%)
OK

mineral salt (509)
OK

red beet (0.3%)
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.

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Common questions about Vegan straws

Is Vegan straws ultra-processed?

No — Vegan straws by Eat Real is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and composed mostly of basic ingredients: potato, canola oil, salt, vegetable powders, turmeric. Mineral salt (509, calcium chloride) is a simple mineral salt used as a firming agent and is permitted as a basic additive under the given rules. There are no industrial formulations like artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, refined syrups, maltodextrin, or palm fruit oil, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to the provided NOVA-based criteria.

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.