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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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.