Gressingham

Gressingham Aromatic Half Crispy Duck

Barcode 5034231003627

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Yes — Gressingham Aromatic Half Crispy Duck is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed additives/ingredients such as glucose syrup (in mirin) and barley malt extract, which are refined/industrial sweeteners and flavor enhancers according to NOVA guidance.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

aromatic duck (61%) (duck)
OK

water

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

salt

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

rice wine (water, alcohol, glutinous rice, koji)
OK

sugar

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

ground seasoning (fennel, star anise, pepper, galangal, cardamom, liquorice, clove, bay, cinnamon, orange peel)
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

pancakes (21%) (wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, nicotinamide, thiamine hydrochloride), water, rapeseed oil, potato starch)
OK

hoisin sauce (17%) (water)
OK

yellow bean sauce (soya bean, water, salt, wheat flour, sugar, salt)
OK

rice wine vinegar

A mild, fermented vinegar made from rice wine, used for pickling, dressings, and sauces.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

mirin (glutinous rice, water, glucose syrup, alcohol, rice)
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

spices (fennel, cinnamon, star anise, black pepper, clove)
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

cayenne pepper

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice or heat source.

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Common questions about Gressingham Aromatic Half Crispy Duck

Is Gressingham Aromatic Half Crispy Duck ultra-processed?

Yes — Gressingham Aromatic Half Crispy Duck by Gressingham is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed additives/ingredients such as glucose syrup (in mirin) and barley malt extract, which are refined/industrial sweeteners and flavor enhancers according to NOVA guidance.

Which ingredients in Gressingham Aromatic Half Crispy Duck are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Gressingham Aromatic Half Crispy Duck as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt 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.