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Original grated by Violife
Violife

Original grated

Barcode 5202390031007
Scanned  27  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Original grated is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives beyond basic culinary components. Specifically: modified starch (an industrially processed thickener/texturizer), generic flavourings/aromas (industrial flavoring agents), and added color beta-carotene as a colorant. These additives classify the product as an ultra-processed food, even though some other ingredients like water, coconut oil, sea salt, and vitamin B12 are not UPF on their own.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • 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.
  • UPF
    modified starch
    Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
  • 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. free from dairy
  • OK
    soy
    Legume seed used for its beans; common in soy products and as a source of protein and oil.
  • OK
    gluten
    A protein composite found in wheat and other cereals; used as a binding agent in doughs and baked goods.
  • OK
    lactose
    A disaccharide sugar derived from milk (glucose + galactose). Common dairy carbohydrate.
  • OK
    nuts & preservatives. packaged in a protective atmosphere. once opened consume within 7 days. storage temperature: +2°c - +8°c. nl: voedingsmiddel met kokosolie. ingrediënten: water
  • OK
    kokosolie (24%)
  • OK
    gemodificeerd zetmeel
  • OK
    zetmeel
  • OK
    zeezout
  • OK
    aroma's
  • OK
    olijfextract
  • OK
    kleurstof: beta-caroteen
  • OK
    vitamine b12. vrij van zuivel
  • OK
    soy
    A protein-rich legume used as soybeans in tofu, soy milk, and many vegetarian products.
  • OK
    noten & conserveermiddelen. verpakt onder beschermende atmosfeer. na openen binnen 7 dagen consumeren. bewaartemperatuur: +2°c - +8°c. fr: preparation alimentaire à base d'huile de noix de coco. ingrédients: eau
  • OK
    huile de noix de coco (24%)
  • OK
    amidon modifié
  • OK
    amidon
  • OK
    sel marin
  • UPF
    flavorings
    Substances used to impart or modify aroma and taste; can be natural or artificial.
  • OK
    extrait d'olive
  • OK
    colorant: beta-carotène
  • OK
    vitamine b12. sans produit laitier
  • OK
    noix & conservateur. conditionné sous atmosphère protectrice. une fois ouvert
  • OK
    consommer dans les 7 jours. conserver à : +2°c - +8°c. cz: violife strouhaný s příchutí original. rostlinný výrobek s kokosovým olejem. složení: voda
  • OK
    kokosový olej (24%)
  • OK
    modifikovaný škrob
  • OK
    škrob
  • OK
    mořská sůl
  • OK
    aromata
  • OK
    extrakt z oliv
  • OK
    barvivo: beta-karoten
  • OK
    vitamin b12. bez mléka
  • OK
    sóji
  • OK
    lepku
  • OK
    laktózy
  • OK
    ořechů & konzervanto. baleno v ochranné atmosfere. po otevření spotřebujte do 7 dní. skladujte od +2°c do +8°c. sk: violife strúhaný s príchuťou original. rastlinný výrobok s kokosovým olejom. zloženie: voda
  • OK
    morská sol'
  • OK
    arómy
  • OK
    farbivo: beta-karoten
  • OK
    vitamín b12. bez mlieka
  • OK
    sóje
  • OK
    orechov & konzervantov. balené v ochrannej atmosfére. o po otvorení spotrebujte do 7 dní. skladujte od +2°c do +8°c. návrh na podavanie: pozri na prednej strane obalu. uzatvárateľné vrecko. es: preparado alimenticio a base de aceite de coco. ingredientes: agua
  • OK
    aceite de coco (24%)
  • OK
    almidon modificado
  • OK
    almidón
  • OK
    sal marina
  • UPF
    aromas
    A flavoring agent or blend used to impart scent or taste to foods; often a mixture of natural and/or artificial compounds.
  • OK
    extracto de aceituna
  • OK
    colorante: beta-caroteno
  • OK
    vitamina b12. sin lácteos
  • OK
    lactosa
  • OK
    frutos secos ni conservantes. envasado en atmosfera protectora. una vez abierto consumir en 7 días. temperatura de conservación: +2°c - +8°c. gr: tipoion me dytika aida amati
  • OK
    apom γαλιο καρυδας (24%)
  • OK
    τροποποιημενο αμυλο
  • OK
    αμυλο
  • OK
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Common questions about Original grated

Is Original grated ultra-processed?

Yes — Original grated by Violife is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives beyond basic culinary components. Specifically: modified starch (an industrially processed thickener/texturizer), generic flavourings/aromas (industrial flavoring agents), and added color beta-carotene as a colorant. These additives classify the product as an ultra-processed food, even though some other ingredients like water, coconut oil, sea salt, and vitamin B12 are not UPF on their own.

Which ingredients in Original grated are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Original grated as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, flavourings, flavorings, aromas. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Original grated?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Brixton Blue Vegan Cheese by La Fauxmagerie, Cheddary & Acai by I Am Nut Ok, smoky charcoal Miner Threat by I am nut ok. 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.

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