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Smoky Barbecue by Graze
Graze

Smoky Barbecue

Barcode 5055958706011
Scanned  19  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

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).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    barbecue coated corn (44%): corn (80.5%)
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    barbecue e seasoning (4.5%) (yeast extract, maltodextrin, demerara sugar, natural flavouring, salt, onion powder, sugar, potato starch, smoked dextrose powder, f garlic powder, smoked paprika powder, acid: citric acid, tomato powder, chilli powder, colour: paprika extract, vegetable oil [canola, coconut]). 01 corn chips (28%): corn (72%)
  • OK
    sunflower oil. barbecue coated pea (28%): green peas (63%)
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • UPF
    modified starch
    Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
  • OK
    barbecue seasoning (5%) (yeast extract, maltodextrin, demerara sugar, natural flavouring, salt, onion powder, sugar, potato starch, smoked dextrose powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika powder, acid: citric acid, tomato powder, chilli powder, colour: paprika extract, vegetable oil [canola, coconut])
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • OK
    salt. suitable for vegans. for allergens
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. all our food is packed in the same place so may contain gluten
  • OK
    eggs
    A versatile animal-derived protein from hens; basic ingredient in many dishes and baked goods.
  • OK
    peanuts
    A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    soy
    Legume seed used for its beans; common in soy products and as a source of protein and oil.
  • OK
    milk
    A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
  • OK
    nuts
    A basic, whole-food ingredient consisting of kernels from various tree or bush species (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews). Rich in fats and protein.
  • OK
    mustard and sesame. may contain hard pieces

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Common questions about Smoky Barbecue

Is Smoky Barbecue ultra-processed?

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).

Which ingredients in Smoky Barbecue are ultra-processed?

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.

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.

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