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Yes — BBQ Pork with sticky rice is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This product is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, tamarind extract, and flavourings, which are industrially processed flavouring ingredients or additives. It also contains refined syrup, an industrially processed refined sugar, and sunflower oil; the refined syrup and flavouring ingredients further indicate industrial formulation. The presence of yeast extract and tamarind extract alone is sufficient for classification as ultra-processed under the stated criteria.
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Yes — BBQ Pork with sticky rice by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, tamarind extract, and flavourings, which are industrially processed flavouring ingredients or additives. It also contains refined syrup, an industrially processed refined sugar, and sunflower oil; the refined syrup and flavouring ingredients further indicate industrial formulation. The presence of yeast extract and tamarind extract alone is sufficient for classification as ultra-processed under the stated criteria.
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.