Eat Real

Veggie Straws

Barcode 5060878780713

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No — Veggie Straws is not ultra-processed.

The product contains vegetable flours/powders (yellow pea flour, tomato powder, spinach powder, kale powder), rice flour, potato starch, rapeseed oil, and salts. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, colorings, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives. While it is a ready-to-eat snack, its composition fits more with processed rather than ultra-processed under NOVA, as it lacks hallmark UPF additives or industrial formulations like maltodextrin, glucose syrups, artificial flavours, or emulsifiers.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

vegetables (29%) (yellow pea flour, tomato powder, spinach powder, kale powder)
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

salt

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

sea salt

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

Common questions about Veggie Straws

Is Veggie Straws ultra-processed?

No — Veggie Straws by Eat Real is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains vegetable flours/powders (yellow pea flour, tomato powder, spinach powder, kale powder), rice flour, potato starch, rapeseed oil, and salts. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, colorings, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives. While it is a ready-to-eat snack, its composition fits more with processed rather than ultra-processed under NOVA, as it lacks hallmark UPF additives or industrial formulations like maltodextrin, glucose syrups, artificial flavours, or emulsifiers.

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.