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Crunchy shiitake mushroom

Barcode 5060551420653

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No — Crunchy shiitake mushroom is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are shiitake mushroom, rice bran oil, vegan maltose, and Himalayan salt. These are basic foods or traditional ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other markers of ultra-processing, so this is not classified as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

shiitake mushroom

A commonly used edible mushroom, either fresh or dried, with rich umami flavor; a natural, minimally processed ingredient.
OK

rice bran oil

Traditional culinary oil pressed from rice bran; used as a cooking oil and ingredient in processed foods. Not UPF as a basic vegetable oil.
OK

vegan maltose
OK

himalayan salt

A mineral-rich rock salt mined from sedimentary deposits, commonly used as a seasoning and finishing salt.

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Common questions about Crunchy shiitake mushroom

Is Crunchy shiitake mushroom ultra-processed?

No — Crunchy shiitake mushroom by Other foods is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are shiitake mushroom, rice bran oil, vegan maltose, and Himalayan salt. These are basic foods or traditional ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other markers of ultra-processing, so this is not classified as UPF under 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?

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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.