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Yes — Miso'easy Itsu sachets is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes dextrin, which is an industrially processed carbohydrate used as a thickener or stabilizer and falls under the NOVA definition of ultra-processed ingredients.
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Yes — Miso'easy Itsu sachets by Itsu is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes dextrin, which is an industrially processed carbohydrate used as a thickener or stabilizer and falls under the NOVA definition of ultra-processed ingredients.
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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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.