Spicy Veg Bao Buns

Barcode 5060262487150

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Spicy Veg Bao Buns is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes modified starch and added colour (chlorophyll), which are industrial additives used to modify texture and appearance.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

vegetables (13%) (carrot, wood ear mushroom, chinese leaf cabbage, red pepper, water chestnut, spring onion, shiitake mushroom)
OK

tofu (soya bean, firming agent*: magnesium chloride)
OK

soybean paste (water, soya bean, wheat flour, salt)
OK

sugar

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

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

soy sauce (water, soya bean, wheat flour, salt)
UPF

soy protein

A protein extracted from soybeans, often used as a meat substitute or texturized protein. It is a processed soy product.
OK

soya bean oil
OK

pea starch noodles
OK

sesame oil

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

onion powder

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

raising agents**: sodium carbonates
OK

diphosphates; chilli powder
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

salt

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

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

szechuan pepper

A spice from the husks of prickly ash berries, known for its tingling, numbing sensation and citrusy notes commonly used in Sichuan cuisine.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

colour***: chlorophyl

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Common questions about Spicy Veg Bao Buns

Is Spicy Veg Bao Buns ultra-processed?

Yes — Spicy Veg Bao Buns is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes modified starch and added colour (chlorophyll), which are industrial additives used to modify texture and appearance.

Which ingredients in Spicy Veg Bao Buns are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Spicy Veg Bao Buns as ultra-processed markers: soy protein, modified starch. 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.