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Yes — Thins sour cream & chive is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially produced additives and flavouring agents. In particular, natural flavouring is an extracted additive used to create a specific sour cream and chive taste, and dextrose is an industrially refined sugar. The presence of these ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed according to the NOVA classification, even though it also includes basic ingredients like flours, vegetable oils, herbs, and sugar.
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Yes — Thins sour cream & chive by Ryvita is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially produced additives and flavouring agents. In particular, natural flavouring is an extracted additive used to create a specific sour cream and chive taste, and dextrose is an industrially refined sugar. The presence of these ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed according to the NOVA classification, even though it also includes basic ingredients like flours, vegetable oils, herbs, and sugar.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Thins sour cream & chive as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including The Original Crunchy Rye Breads by Ryvita, Sesame Crispbread with a naturally nutty flavour by Rivercote, Lidl, Crispbread by Schär. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.