Asda

Whole button mushrooms

Barcode 5050854216534

No — Whole button mushrooms is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are mushrooms, water, and simple additives (acidity regulator and ascorbic acid) that are basic processing aids, without industrial formulations, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, or complex emulsifiers, so this is not an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

mushrooms

Edible fungi used as a vegetable or meat substitute; common culinary ingredient.
OK

water

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

acidity regulator acid
OK

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.

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Common questions about Whole button mushrooms

Is Whole button mushrooms ultra-processed?

No — Whole button mushrooms by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are mushrooms, water, and simple additives (acidity regulator and ascorbic acid) that are basic processing aids, without industrial formulations, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, or complex emulsifiers, so this is not an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

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.