Egg Salad

Barcode 5063250552434

No — Egg Salad is not ultra-processed.

This appears to be a simple egg-based dish made from hard‑boiled eggs, water, rapeseed oil, pasteurised egg yolks, spirit vinegar, salt, white pepper, and lemon juice from concentrate. These are all basic culinary ingredients or traditionally used components. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, or other cosmetic additives characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, so it would not be classified as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

hard-boiled egg (74%)
OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

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

stabiliser: pasteurised egg yolks
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

salt

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

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.

Common questions about Egg Salad

Is Egg Salad ultra-processed?

No — Egg Salad is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a simple egg-based dish made from hard‑boiled eggs, water, rapeseed oil, pasteurised egg yolks, spirit vinegar, salt, white pepper, and lemon juice from concentrate. These are all basic culinary ingredients or traditionally used components. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, or other cosmetic additives characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, so it would not be classified as UPF under NOVA.

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.