Capsicana

Mexican chipotle fajita seasoning

Barcode 5060230050157

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Yes — Mexican chipotle fajita seasoning is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts, including paprika extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), lemon flavouring, and maltodextrin used as a carrier for the flavouring. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though many other ingredients are simple herbs and spices.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

spices (cumin)
OK

chilli

Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
OK

chipotle chilli (7%)
OK

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
OK

typical values smoked cumin (2%)
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

energy fat demerara sugar
OK

salt

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

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

herbs (oregano, mexican oregano, parsley, coriander)
OK

red peppers

Fresh bell peppers; sweet, crunchy vegetables used as a vegetable. Ready-to-eat raw ingredient.
OK

smoked salt

Salt cured with smoke, often infused with smoky flavor. Used as a seasoning.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

mexican lime oil
OK

lemon flavouring (contains maltodextrin). allergens in bold. i love my seasoning mixes. please send me your thoughts & ideas: ben@capsicana.co.uk thanks! ben more recipe deas visit www.capsicana.co.uk or scan the qr code

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Common questions about Mexican chipotle fajita seasoning

Is Mexican chipotle fajita seasoning ultra-processed?

Yes — Mexican chipotle fajita seasoning by Capsicana is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts, including paprika extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), lemon flavouring, and maltodextrin used as a carrier for the flavouring. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though many other ingredients are simple herbs and spices.

Which ingredients in Mexican chipotle fajita seasoning are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mexican chipotle fajita seasoning as an ultra-processed marker: paprika extract. 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.