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Marinated Smoky BBQ Strips by The Tofoo Co.
The Tofoo Co.

Marinated Smoky BBQ Strips

Barcode 5034467001961
Scanned  32  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Marinated Smoky BBQ Strips is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, which is an industrially refined sugar, making the overall product a UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    tofu (77%) (water, soya beans)
  • OK
    nigari
  • OK
    bbq sauce (6%) (brown sugar (sugar, cane molasses), glucose syrup, tomato paste, cane molasses, spirit vinegar, cornflour, garlic puree, onion puree, smoked salt, smoked paprika, allspice, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cumin)
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    light brown sugar (white sugar, cane molasses)
  • OK
    dried onion
    Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    smoked paprika
    A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    ground cumin
    A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
  • OK
    cracked black pepper. for allergens see ingredients in bold

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Common questions about Marinated Smoky BBQ Strips

Is Marinated Smoky BBQ Strips ultra-processed?

Yes — Marinated Smoky BBQ Strips by The Tofoo Co. is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, which is an industrially refined sugar, making the overall product a UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

What are healthier alternatives to Marinated Smoky BBQ Strips?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tofoo Naked Xl by The Tofoo Co., clearspring organic tofu silken & smooth, Super Firm Smoked Tofu by Sainsburys. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

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