Higgidy

Vegan rolls

Barcode 5060136254710

Scanned 29 times by Nomi users

Yes — Vegan rolls is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives and ingredients such as sustainable palm oil (a highly refined oil), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), food preparation with palm oil, modified potato starch, and added colour (plain caramel). These are markers of ultra-processing under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

puff pastry (_wheat_ flour (contains calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin))
OK

water

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

vegetable oils (sustainable palm oil, rapeseed oil)
OK

salt

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

emulsifier (mono and di-glycerides of fatty acids)
OK

mushrooms 20% (white mushrooms, chestnut mushrooms, porcini mushrooms)
OK

food preparation with palm oil (water, sustainable palm oil, modified potato starch, salt, colour /beta carotene)
OK

sautéed onion (onions, rapeseed oil)
OK

butternut squash purée

Pureed butternut squash, a simple vegetable puree.
OK

spinach 3%
OK

cooked red quinoa

A cooked grain/seed, high in protein and gluten-free, commonly used as a base or side dish.
OK

_oat_ drink (water, _oats_, rapeseed oil, calcium carbonate, potassium lodide)
OK

vitamins (d2, riboflavin, b12)
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

_wheat_ flour (contains calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

brown linseeds

Brown flaxseeds (linseeds) used as a source of fiber and healthy fats in cooking. Typically sold as whole seeds.
OK

golden flaxseeds

Harvested seeds of the flax plant, pale golden in color; commonly used ground or whole in baking, cereals, and smoothies for fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

vegetable stock powder
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
UPF

plain caramel color

A food coloring produced by heating carbohydrates (often corn or sugar) with acids or alkalis to form a caramel color. Common in beverages and snacks.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about Vegan rolls

Is Vegan rolls ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegan rolls by Higgidy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives and ingredients such as sustainable palm oil (a highly refined oil), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), food preparation with palm oil, modified potato starch, and added colour (plain caramel). These are markers of ultra-processing under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Vegan rolls are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Vegan rolls as an ultra-processed marker: plain caramel color. 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.