Crucials

Crucials Yoghurt & Mint Dressing Sauce

Barcode 5060060388062

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Yes — Crucials Yoghurt & Mint Dressing Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including modified starch, preservative (potassium sorbate), sweetener (sucralose), antioxidant (calcium disodium edta), xanthan gum, and colour (sodium copper chlorophyllin). According to NOVA, the presence of such industrial additives and formulations classifies it as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

yoghurt powder (from milk) (1%) (yoghurt powder, acid : citric acid)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

whole egg powder
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

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid (ethanoic acid) used as a food additive and flavoring agent in small amounts; common in vinegar. It is a basic chemical compound, not an added ultra-processed ingredient.
OK

mint

A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
OK

stabilisers (xanthan gum)
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages; extremely sweet, often used in low-calorie products.
UPF

calcium disodium edta

A chelating agent and antioxidant used in small amounts in food to bind trace metals and extend shelf-life.
OK

colour (sodium copper chlorophyllin)

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Common questions about Crucials Yoghurt & Mint Dressing Sauce

Is Crucials Yoghurt & Mint Dressing Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Crucials Yoghurt & Mint Dressing Sauce by Crucials is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including modified starch, preservative (potassium sorbate), sweetener (sucralose), antioxidant (calcium disodium edta), xanthan gum, and colour (sodium copper chlorophyllin). According to NOVA, the presence of such industrial additives and formulations classifies it as an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Crucials Yoghurt & Mint Dressing Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Crucials Yoghurt & Mint Dressing Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, potassium sorbate, sucralose, calcium disodium edta. 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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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.