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No — Original Tempeh is not ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid and contains only minimally processed ingredients: soybeans, soy flour, and a fungal culture (Rhizopus oligosporus) used for fermentation. There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavorings. Fermented soy products like tempeh made from whole or minimally processed soy and starter cultures are not classified as ultra-processed in NOVA.
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No — Original Tempeh by Plant Power is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only minimally processed ingredients: soybeans, soy flour, and a fungal culture (Rhizopus oligosporus) used for fermentation. There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavorings. Fermented soy products like tempeh made from whole or minimally processed soy and starter cultures are not classified as ultra-processed in NOVA.
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.
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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.