No — Smooth carrot, parsnip & thyme is not ultra-processed.
All listed ingredients are basic foods or simple preparations (vegetables, cream, honey, herbs, spices, lemon juice, salt, garlic/ginger purée). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, flavourings, or stabilizers. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.
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No — Smooth carrot, parsnip & thyme by Yeo Valley is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All listed ingredients are basic foods or simple preparations (vegetables, cream, honey, herbs, spices, lemon juice, salt, garlic/ginger purée). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, flavourings, or stabilizers. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.
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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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.