Yes — Smoky Barbecue is ultra-processed.
The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including modified starch (pre-identified UPF ingredient), maltodextrin, dextrose (in smoked dextrose powder), natural flavouring, and yeast extract. These are industrial formulations and additives used for flavour enhancement and texture modification, so under NOVA this product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).
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Yes — Smoky Barbecue by Graze is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including modified starch (pre-identified UPF ingredient), maltodextrin, dextrose (in smoked dextrose powder), natural flavouring, and yeast extract. These are industrial formulations and additives used for flavour enhancement and texture modification, so under NOVA this product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).
Nomi flags one ingredient in Smoky Barbecue as an ultra-processed marker: modified starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.