Hippeas

Hippeas sweet & smokin’

Barcode 5060472691989

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Yes — Hippeas sweet & smokin’ is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations. Specifically, it contains natural flavouring, which is a processed flavor additive, and potassium chloride used as a salt replacement, both of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA. The rest of the ingredients (chickpea flour, quinoa, tapioca flour, sunflower oil, rice flour, sugar, smoked sea salt, onions, brown rice protein) are not by themselves ultra-processed, but the presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chickpea flour

Ground flour made from chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used as a gluten-free starch and protein source.
OK

quinoa

A gluten-free seed-like grain, often used as a nutritious base or side dish.
OK

tapioca flour

Starch extracted from cassava root, used as a thickener or gluten-free flour.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

sweet and smokin' seasoning (10%) (rice flour, sugar, smoked sea salt)
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

potassium chloride (salt replacement], natural flavouring, sunflower oil). brown rice protein

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Common questions about Hippeas sweet & smokin’

Is Hippeas sweet & smokin’ ultra-processed?

Yes — Hippeas sweet & smokin’ by Hippeas is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations. Specifically, it contains natural flavouring, which is a processed flavor additive, and potassium chloride used as a salt replacement, both of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA. The rest of the ingredients (chickpea flour, quinoa, tapioca flour, sunflower oil, rice flour, sugar, smoked sea salt, onions, brown rice protein) are not by themselves ultra-processed, but the presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF.

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.