Stir-Fry Vegetables

Barcode 5063334027056

Yes — Stir-Fry Vegetables is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed ingredients per NOVA, specifically dextrose and maltodextrin, which are industrially produced isolated sugars used as additives. This makes the overall product ultra-processed, even though most ingredients are whole vegetables and basic culinary items.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pak choi (36%)
OK

broccoli (28%)
OK

sugar snap peas (12%)
OK

garlic shoots (8%)
OK

edamame beans (7%) (soy)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

red chilli (1%)
OK

rice starch

Starch derived from rice used as a thickener or anti-caking agent in foods.
OK

ginger (1%)
OK

light soy sauce (1%) (water, sugar, rice vinegar, wheat, soy beans (soy), salt, alcohol)
OK

salt

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

sugar

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

lemon juice from concentrate

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.

Common questions about Stir-Fry Vegetables

Is Stir-Fry Vegetables ultra-processed?

Yes — Stir-Fry Vegetables is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients per NOVA, specifically dextrose and maltodextrin, which are industrially produced isolated sugars used as additives. This makes the overall product ultra-processed, even though most ingredients are whole vegetables and basic culinary items.

Which ingredients in Stir-Fry Vegetables are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Stir-Fry Vegetables as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, 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?

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.