Propercorn

Sweet Cinnamon popcorn

Barcode 5060283762786

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sweet Cinnamon popcorn is ultra-processed.

The product contains natural flavourings, which are industrially produced additives used to modify flavour and are classified as ultra-processed under NOVA. All other ingredients (wholegrain corn, demerara sugar, rapeseed oil, sea salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg) are basic or minimally processed, but the presence of natural flavourings makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholegrain corn (54%)
OK

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

ginger

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

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.

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Common questions about Sweet Cinnamon popcorn

Is Sweet Cinnamon popcorn ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Cinnamon popcorn by Propercorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains natural flavourings, which are industrially produced additives used to modify flavour and are classified as ultra-processed under NOVA. All other ingredients (wholegrain corn, demerara sugar, rapeseed oil, sea salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg) are basic or minimally processed, but the presence of natural flavourings makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Sweet Cinnamon popcorn are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sweet Cinnamon popcorn as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavourings. 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.