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Vegan Super Selection by Raku
Raku

Vegan Super Selection

Barcode 5035272145024
Scanned  16  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Vegan Super Selection is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because its ingredient list includes several industrial ingredients and additives. Specifically, it contains fructose-glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), maltitol (a polyol sweetener), acidity regulators (sodium acetate, acetic acid, malic acid), colour additives (plain caramel, sulphite ammonia caramel), palm oil (in crispy onion), and processed components like cooked rice with fructose-glucose syrup and seasoned cooked shiitake mushrooms with colour additives. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • UPF
    cooked rice
    Cooked rice with added ingredients including sugar, syrups and molasses for flavor and texture; a prepared grain product.
  • UPF
    inari fried tofu wraps 8%
    Savory tofu-based wraps with fried tofu filling and seasonings.
  • UPF
    seasoned cooked shiitake mushrooms 3%
    Seasoned shiitake mushrooms with soy and wheat components and caramel color.
  • OK
    cucumber
    A fresh, crunchy green vegetable commonly eaten raw in salads and as a snack.
  • OK
    yellow bell pepper
    A sweet, crisp immature pepper with a bright yellow skin, used raw or cooked.
  • OK
    pickled carrot
    Carrot that has been pickled in a solution of rice vinegar, sugar and salt, resulting in a tangy, preserved vegetable.
  • UPF
    crispy onion
    Crispy fried onion pieces seasoned with palm oil, wheat flour, and salt; commonly used as a crunchy topping or ingredient in prepared foods.
  • OK
    pickled red cabbage
    Cabbage that has been pickled in a solution of vinegar and seasonings (including sugar and salt).
  • OK
    roasted red pepper
    Red bell pepper that has been roasted, sometimes peeled; used as a prepared ingredient in dishes.
  • UPF
    soy sauce
    A salty, fermented condiment made from soybeans (and often wheat) with water, salt, and alcohol; widely used as a seasoning. This ingredient is a processed sauce made through fermentation and blending of multiple components. It is considered ultra-processed (UPF) due to industrial processing and formulation as a ready-to-use condiment.
  • OK
    red pepper (bell pepper)
    A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
  • OK
    lettuce
    A leafy green vegetable used in salads and as a fresh garnish. It is a basic, minimally processed plant food.
  • OK
    pickled ginger
    A ready-to-use pickled root product made from ginger with vinegar, sugar and seasonings; a seasoned, preserved vegetable product.
  • OK
    seaweed
    Edible marine algae used as a food ingredient, often in sushi, soups, and salads; typically sold dried or hydrated.
  • UPF
    wasabi (horseradish, wasabi, tapioca starch, salt, mustard oil, citric acid, ascorbic acid)
    A prepared wasabi mixture containing horseradish/wasabi, tapioca starch, salt, mustard oil and common additives; used as a spicy condiment.
  • OK
    red pepper powder
    Ground dried red peppers used as a spice to add heat and color to dishes; forms part of many chili blends.
  • OK
    arugula (rocket)
    Leafy green, peppery-tasting salad green often used raw in salads or as a garnish.
  • OK
    black sesame seeds
    Seeds from Sesamum indicum, used as a topping or ingredient in many cuisines for nutty flavor and crunch.

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Common questions about Vegan Super Selection

Is Vegan Super Selection ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegan Super Selection by Raku is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because its ingredient list includes several industrial ingredients and additives. Specifically, it contains fructose-glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), maltitol (a polyol sweetener), acidity regulators (sodium acetate, acetic acid, malic acid), colour additives (plain caramel, sulphite ammonia caramel), palm oil (in crispy onion), and processed components like cooked rice with fructose-glucose syrup and seasoned cooked shiitake mushrooms with colour additives. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Vegan Super Selection are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Vegan Super Selection as ultra-processed markers: cooked rice, inari fried tofu wraps 8%, seasoned cooked shiitake mushrooms 3%, crispy onion, soy sauce, wasabi (horseradish, wasabi, tapioca starch, salt, mustard oil, citric acid, ascorbic acid). 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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