Biona

Organic mustard, medium hot

Barcode 5032722318892

Yes — Organic mustard, medium hot is ultra-processed.

The product contains 'spice extract', which is an extracted, isolated additive used for flavoring. According to NOVA guidance, extracted or synthesized additives (even if derived from natural sources) and flavor extracts make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

mustard seeds yellow
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

rock salt
OK

mustard seeds brown
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

spice extract

An extract obtained from spices to deliver concentrated aroma/flavor, commonly used in seasonings and processed foods.

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Common questions about Organic mustard, medium hot

Is Organic mustard, medium hot ultra-processed?

Yes — Organic mustard, medium hot by Biona is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains 'spice extract', which is an extracted, isolated additive used for flavoring. According to NOVA guidance, extracted or synthesized additives (even if derived from natural sources) and flavor extracts make the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Organic mustard, medium hot are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Organic mustard, medium hot as an ultra-processed marker: spice extract. 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.