Tuna Salad

Barcode 5063334041311

No — Tuna Salad is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, recognizable ingredients.

Tuna Salad is not ultra-processed. It contains recognizable foods and simple culinary ingredients: skipjack tuna, sweetcorn, red onion, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper. None are industrial formulations or UPF additives under the stated NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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skipjack tuna

A commonly used canned tuna species, with a mild flavor and flaky flesh. Often found in seafood dishes and salads.
OK

sweetcorn

Immature ears of corn processed into kernels; commonly used as a side dish or ingredient in salads, soups, and salsas.
OK

red onion

A culinary onion variety with a mild to sweet flavor and a deep red-purple skin, used raw in salads or cooked in a variety of dishes.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
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parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

salt

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

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about Tuna Salad

Is Tuna Salad ultra-processed?

No — Tuna Salad is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Tuna Salad is not ultra-processed. It contains recognizable foods and simple culinary ingredients: skipjack tuna, sweetcorn, red onion, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper. None are industrial formulations or UPF additives under the stated NOVA criteria.

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.