Bonsan absolutely vegan imp

Barcode 5032722316577

No — Bonsan absolutely vegan imp is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are simple, minimally processed foods or basic culinary acids/salts (beetroot, sunflower seeds, water, horseradish, spirit vinegar, sea salt, sunflower oil, beetroot juice concentrate, corn starch, lemon juice concentrate, horseradish powder, apple juice concentrate). No industrial additives (emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially refined syrups) are present, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

beetroot* (39%)
OK

sunflower seeds&quot
OK

water

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

horseradish paste (10%) (horseradish* (78%), water, spirit vinegar, sea salt)
OK

sunflower oil

A common culinary vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds; widely used for cooking and in processed foods.
OK

beetroot juice concentrate (4%)
UPF

corn starch

Powdery starch derived from corn kernels; used as a thickening agent in cooking.
OK

lemon juice concentrate&quot
OK

sea salt

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

horseradish powder* (1%)
OK

apple juice concentrate

Concentrated apple juice obtained by removing water; used as a sweetener or flavoring ingredient.
OK

spirit vinegar*.*= certified organic ingredients. best before see lid

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Common questions about Bonsan absolutely vegan imp

Is Bonsan absolutely vegan imp ultra-processed?

No — Bonsan absolutely vegan imp is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are simple, minimally processed foods or basic culinary acids/salts (beetroot, sunflower seeds, water, horseradish, spirit vinegar, sea salt, sunflower oil, beetroot juice concentrate, corn starch, lemon juice concentrate, horseradish powder, apple juice concentrate). No industrial additives (emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially refined syrups) are present, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Bonsan absolutely vegan imp are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Bonsan absolutely vegan imp as an ultra-processed marker: corn starch. 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.