Lamb Patties

Barcode 5036589258193

No — Lamb Patties is not ultra-processed.

This is a minimally processed lamb-based food made with lamb, water, herbs, spices, salt, and tapioca starch. None of these ingredients are industrial formulations or UPF additives under the specified NOVA criteria. Tapioca starch is a basic extracted starch, and the herbs, spices, and salt are culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

organic lamb (90%)*
OK

water

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

organic parsley
OK

tapioca starch

A fine starch extracted from cassava root, used as a thickener and binder in cooking.
OK

organic pepper
OK

sea salt

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.

Common questions about Lamb Patties

Is Lamb Patties ultra-processed?

No — Lamb Patties is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a minimally processed lamb-based food made with lamb, water, herbs, spices, salt, and tapioca starch. None of these ingredients are industrial formulations or UPF additives under the specified NOVA criteria. Tapioca starch is a basic extracted starch, and the herbs, spices, and salt are culinary ingredients.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.