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Omami Chickpea Tofu

Barcode 5060678711443

Yes — Omami Chickpea Tofu is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as UPF because it contains spice extracts, which are industrially processed flavor ingredients and are treated as ultra-processed according to the provided NOVA-based rules. Other ingredients like sugar and rapeseed oil are not UPF by themselves under these rules, but the presence of spice extracts is sufficient to classify the whole product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chickpea (75%) tofu in chilli (0.3%) marinade. chickpeas
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

sugar

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

firming agent (calcium chloride, magnesium chloride)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

chilli

Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
UPF

spice extracts

Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.

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Common questions about Omami Chickpea Tofu

Is Omami Chickpea Tofu ultra-processed?

Yes — Omami Chickpea Tofu by This is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as UPF because it contains spice extracts, which are industrially processed flavor ingredients and are treated as ultra-processed according to the provided NOVA-based rules. Other ingredients like sugar and rapeseed oil are not UPF by themselves under these rules, but the presence of spice extracts is sufficient to classify the whole product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Omami Chickpea Tofu are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Omami Chickpea Tofu as an ultra-processed marker: spice extracts. 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.