Love Corn

Salt and Vinegar

Barcode 5060490400389

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Salt and Vinegar is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and an industrially produced flavor enhancer. In addition, the generic additive category “acids” suggests the presence of acidulants such as citric or acetic acid used for flavor/processing. While basic ingredients like corn, sunflower oil, sea salt, and sugar are not UPF by themselves, the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF according to the given rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

corn

Corn is a basic cereal grain (Zea mays) used as a staple food around the world. It can be consumed as kernels, ground into cornmeal or flour, and processed into products like popcorn and corn oil.
OK

sunflower oil

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

dried vinegar

A dried form of vinegar; typically a powder produced by removing water from vinegar, used for flavoring. Can be considered a processed culinary ingredient.
OK

sea salt

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

sugar

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

acids
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.

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Common questions about Salt and Vinegar

Is Salt and Vinegar ultra-processed?

Yes — Salt and Vinegar by Love Corn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and an industrially produced flavor enhancer. In addition, the generic additive category “acids” suggests the presence of acidulants such as citric or acetic acid used for flavor/processing. While basic ingredients like corn, sunflower oil, sea salt, and sugar are not UPF by themselves, the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF according to the given rules.

Which ingredients in Salt and Vinegar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Salt and Vinegar as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.