burts

sea salt and malt vinegar

Barcode 5034709000295

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — sea salt and malt vinegar is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes yeast extract powder (a pre-identified UPF ingredient) and malt vinegar powder and sherry vinegar powder, which are industrially processed flavoring ingredients rather than basic culinary components.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

_barley_
OK

malt vinegar powder
OK

sea salt

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

sherry vinegar powder
OK

sugar

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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about sea salt and malt vinegar

Is sea salt and malt vinegar ultra-processed?

Yes — sea salt and malt vinegar by burts is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes yeast extract powder (a pre-identified UPF ingredient) and malt vinegar powder and sherry vinegar powder, which are industrially processed flavoring ingredients rather than basic culinary components.

Which ingredients in sea salt and malt vinegar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in sea salt and malt vinegar as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract powder. 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.