Citrus Spice Seasoning

Barcode 5065007705179

No — Citrus Spice Seasoning is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mainly whole or minimally processed culinary ingredients and spices: roasted cumin, roasted coriander, lemon peel, nigella seeds, brown sugar, sugar, roasted garlic granules, sumac with salt, sea salt, olive oil, lemon oil. Lime juice powder is somewhat processed but not an industrial additive like maltodextrin or artificial sweeteners, and there are no emulsifiers, artificial flavorings, refined syrups, or other characteristic ultra-processed additives. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

roasted cumin (27%)
OK

roasted coriander

Dried coriander seeds that have been roasted to enhance aroma and flavor.
OK

lemon peel (15%)
OK

lime juice powder
OK

nigella seeds (7%)
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

roasted garlic granules
OK

sugar

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

sumac (salt)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
UPF

lemon oil

A volatile essential oil extracted from lemon peels, used as a citrus flavoring or aroma in foods.
OK

may contain mustard

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Common questions about Citrus Spice Seasoning

Is Citrus Spice Seasoning ultra-processed?

No — Citrus Spice Seasoning is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mainly whole or minimally processed culinary ingredients and spices: roasted cumin, roasted coriander, lemon peel, nigella seeds, brown sugar, sugar, roasted garlic granules, sumac with salt, sea salt, olive oil, lemon oil. Lime juice powder is somewhat processed but not an industrial additive like maltodextrin or artificial sweeteners, and there are no emulsifiers, artificial flavorings, refined syrups, or other characteristic ultra-processed additives. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Citrus Spice Seasoning are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Citrus Spice Seasoning as an ultra-processed marker: lemon oil. 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?

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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.