Spice Seasoning

Barcode 5060290820004

Yes — Spice Seasoning is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains monosodium glutamate (MSG, E621), which is an industrial flavor enhancer additive characteristic of ultra-processed foods in NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

sea salt (39%)
OK

sugar

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

msg e621
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

dried spice mix: crushed chilli
OK

white pepper (0.20%)
OK

cinnamon

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

fennel

A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
OK

ginger

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

aniseed
OK

cloves

Dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum, with a warm, pungent, sweet-spicy flavor used whole or ground in spice blends and dishes.

Common questions about Spice Seasoning

Is Spice Seasoning ultra-processed?

Yes — Spice Seasoning is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains monosodium glutamate (MSG, E621), which is an industrial flavor enhancer additive characteristic of ultra-processed foods in NOVA.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.