Prawn Battered Bites

Barcode 5063210066865

Yes — Prawn Battered Bites is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as soya protein (an isolated protein ingredient), raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate, sodium phosphate, calcium carbonate), and acidity regulators (sodium citrates). Soya protein is explicitly considered a UPF ingredient. These extracted and industrially processed additives place the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tiger prawns (penaeus monodon)

A large crustacean commonly sold as a seafood, often peeled and used in Asian cuisines. The (47%) indicates proportion in the product.
OK

water

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

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

salt

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

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate, sodium phosphate, calcium carbonate)

A set of leavening agents used to aid dough rising; common baking additives.
UPF

soy protein

A protein extracted from soybeans, often used as a meat substitute or texturized protein. It is a processed soy product.
OK

sugar

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

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

acidity regulators (sodium citrates, citric acid)

Compounds added to foods to control acidity or basicity; often include sodium citrate and citric acid.
OK

colors (riboflavin, curcumin)

Food color additives: riboflavin (vitamin B2) and curcumin (turmeric extract) used for coloring.
OK

chilli extract

Extract derived from chili peppers used to impart heat or flavor.

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Common questions about Prawn Battered Bites

Is Prawn Battered Bites ultra-processed?

Yes — Prawn Battered Bites is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as soya protein (an isolated protein ingredient), raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate, sodium phosphate, calcium carbonate), and acidity regulators (sodium citrates). Soya protein is explicitly considered a UPF ingredient. These extracted and industrially processed additives place the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Which ingredients in Prawn Battered Bites are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Prawn Battered Bites as an ultra-processed marker: soy protein. 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.