No — Cotton Sanitary Pads is not ultra-processed.
The provided ingredient list describes material features (ultra absorbent, breathable, cotton, no dyes/fragrance) of a non-food hygienic product rather than edible ingredients. Since this is not a food item, the NOVA ultra-processing classification does not apply, and the ingredient list is not valid for food analysis.
No — Cotton Sanitary Pads is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The provided ingredient list describes material features (ultra absorbent, breathable, cotton, no dyes/fragrance) of a non-food hygienic product rather than edible ingredients. Since this is not a food item, the NOVA ultra-processing classification does not apply, and the ingredient list is not valid for food analysis.
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.