Violife

Original Flavour - Grated

Barcode 5202390018855

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Yes — Original Flavour - Grated is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including modified starch, flavourings, and added colour (beta carotene), which are industrial formulations not used in home cooking.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

coconut oil

A basic edible oil pressed from coconuts, commonly used for cooking and frying.
OK

modified starch*
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

sea salt

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

olive extract

A flavoring or aroma derived from olives, used to impart olive flavor in foods.
OK

colour: beta carotene
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Original Flavour - Grated

Is Original Flavour - Grated ultra-processed?

Yes — Original Flavour - Grated by Violife is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including modified starch, flavourings, and added colour (beta carotene), which are industrial formulations not used in home cooking.

Which ingredients in Original Flavour - Grated are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Original Flavour - Grated as an ultra-processed marker: flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Original Flavour - Grated?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Brixton Blue Vegan Cheese by La Fauxmagerie. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.