ODYSEA

Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Meze

Barcode 5029223000845

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No — Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Meze is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are whole or minimally processed foods (roasted red peppers, cheeses, onions, pickled peppers, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, sea salt, thyme). The only additive listed is citric acid as an acidity regulator, which is a common basic additive and does not by itself make the product ultra-processed according to the given criteria. No industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, refined industrial syrups, or artificial/natural flavourings are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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roasted red peppers (46%) (red peppers (94%), red wine vinegar, sea salt)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

feta cheese (sheep and goat's milk) (21%)
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

myzithra cheese (sheep and goat's milk)
OK

pickled red peppers (6%)
OK

(red peppers (97%), sea salt)
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
OK

red wine vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

thyme. for allergens see ingredients in bold

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Common questions about Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Meze

Is Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Meze ultra-processed?

No — Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Meze by ODYSEA is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are whole or minimally processed foods (roasted red peppers, cheeses, onions, pickled peppers, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, sea salt, thyme). The only additive listed is citric acid as an acidity regulator, which is a common basic additive and does not by itself make the product ultra-processed according to the given criteria. No industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, refined industrial syrups, or artificial/natural flavourings are present.

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.