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Miso' Easy Chilli Miso 3 x (60g)

Barcode 5060262485385

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Miso' Easy Chilli Miso 3 x (60g) is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrin (an industrially processed carbohydrate used as a stabilizer/bulking agent) in the kelp extract. All other ingredients are minimally processed or culinary ingredients, but the presence of dextrin is sufficient to make the overall product UPF under NOVA-style criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

soybean paste (water, soya beans, rice, salt)

Fermented paste made from soybeans, water, rice, and salt. Common in East Asian cuisines; can be used as a flavoring paste.
OK

water

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

sesame oil

A purely extracted oil from sesame seeds used for cooking and finishing; a common culinary oil.
OK

alcohol

A generic alcoholic beverage or ingredient containing ethanol used for flavoring, extraction, or preservation.
OK

sugar

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

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
OK

kelp extract (kelp, salt, dextrin)
OK

salt

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

shiitake mushroom extract
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

chilli pepper (0.3%)
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

ginger powder

Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
OK

japanese pepper
OK

black pepper

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

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Common questions about Miso' Easy Chilli Miso 3 x (60g)

Is Miso' Easy Chilli Miso 3 x (60g) ultra-processed?

Yes — Miso' Easy Chilli Miso 3 x (60g) by itsu is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrin (an industrially processed carbohydrate used as a stabilizer/bulking agent) in the kelp extract. All other ingredients are minimally processed or culinary ingredients, but the presence of dextrin is sufficient to make the overall product UPF under NOVA-style criteria.

Which ingredients in Miso' Easy Chilli Miso 3 x (60g) are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Miso' Easy Chilli Miso 3 x (60g) as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract powder. 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.