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Yes — Vegetable Buns is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients including: refined soya bean oil (highly processed refined oil), colours (beetroot red, paprika extract, plain caramel – added colourings), and raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate, monocalcium phosphate – multiple leavening agents). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s criteria for ultra-processed products.
Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Pinsa, Tomato & Mozarella
Crosta&Mollica
Not UPF
Leek, Potato & West Country Cheddar
Tesco
Not UPF
Reduced Fat Coleslaw
M&S
Not UPF
Fresh & herby wheat berries lentils & green vegetables
Waitrose
Not UPF
Semi-dried tomato pizza
Deluxe,Lidl
Not UPF
Classic Margherita Stonebaked
Tesco
Not UPF
Greek inspired whipped fetta salad
Sainsbury's taste the difference
Not UPF
mixed bean salad
Morrisons
Not UPF
Yes — Vegetable Buns is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients including: refined soya bean oil (highly processed refined oil), colours (beetroot red, paprika extract, plain caramel – added colourings), and raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate, monocalcium phosphate – multiple leavening agents). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s criteria for ultra-processed products.
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.