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crispy chilli oil

Barcode 5060960663948

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

Yes — crispy chilli oil is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives. In particular, the fried garlic mixture includes multiple processed components, soy sauce powder is a dehydrated industrial condiment, and maltodextrin is an industrially produced refined carbohydrate. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

soybean oil

A basic vegetable oil pressed from soybeans. Common culinary oil used for frying and dressings.
OK

chili paste with miso (soybeans, rice, salt) and chili oil and powder

A seasoned paste blending miso-style fermented soybeans with chili elements; contains soy and other flavorings; used as a condiment or base.
UPF

fried garlic mix with onion and shallot

A mixture of fried garlic, shallots, onion powder and spices in oil; used as flavoring ingredient.
OK

sunflower seeds

Lightly toasted seeds commonly used as a snack or ingredient; a basic vegetable oilseed used in baking and cooking.
OK

sesame seeds

Small oil-rich seeds used in cuisines worldwide, added for flavor and texture.
UPF

soy sauce powder

Powdered form of soy sauce, produced by drying and concentrating a fermented soy-wheat condiment.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

black sesame paste

A paste made from ground black sesame seeds, used as a flavoring and ingredient in Asian cuisines; typically contains only sesame seeds.

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Common questions about crispy chilli oil

Is crispy chilli oil ultra-processed?

Yes — crispy chilli oil by itsu is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives. In particular, the fried garlic mixture includes multiple processed components, soy sauce powder is a dehydrated industrial condiment, and maltodextrin is an industrially produced refined carbohydrate. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in crispy chilli oil are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in crispy chilli oil as ultra-processed markers: fried garlic mix with onion and shallot, soy sauce powder, maltodextrin. 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?

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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.