Love Corn

Premium Crunchy Corn

Barcode 5060490400709

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Premium Crunchy Corn is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed flavouring ingredients such as vegan cheese flavouring, natural onion & garlic extracts used as flavour enhancers, and yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

garlic

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

chives

A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
OK

vegan cheese flavouring
OK

sea salt

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

natural onion & garlic extracts
OK

sugar

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

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
UPF

yeast extract

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

Common questions about Premium Crunchy Corn

Is Premium Crunchy Corn ultra-processed?

Yes — Premium Crunchy Corn by Love Corn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed flavouring ingredients such as vegan cheese flavouring, natural onion & garlic extracts used as flavour enhancers, and yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Premium Crunchy Corn are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Premium Crunchy Corn 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?

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.