Strong Roots

The kale & quinoa

Barcode 5391528181056

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Yes — The kale & quinoa is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes maltodextrin in the vegetable stock. Maltodextrin is an industrially processed, refined carbohydrate used as a texture and flavor modifier, which qualifies this product as ultra-processed according to the NOVA classification guidelines provided.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

curly kale 18%
OK

precooked quinoa 13% (water)
OK

quinoa

A gluten-free seed-like grain, often used as a nutritious base or side dish.
OK

water

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

crumb (spelt flour, puffed quinoa, sunflower oil, salt, yeast)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

roasted onions (onions, rapeseed oil)
OK

soybeans

Mature seeds of Glycine max, a legume used to produce many soy-based foods and products.
OK

potato flakes

Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

vegetable stock (salt, maltodextrin, spices)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

soy sauce (water, salt, soya beans)
OK

wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
OK

lodised salt (salt, potassium lodide)
OK

curry powder
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

ground ginger

Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

black pepper

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

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Common questions about The kale & quinoa

Is The kale & quinoa ultra-processed?

Yes — The kale & quinoa by Strong Roots is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes maltodextrin in the vegetable stock. Maltodextrin is an industrially processed, refined carbohydrate used as a texture and flavor modifier, which qualifies this product as ultra-processed according to the NOVA classification guidelines provided.

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.