Strong Roots

Crispy veg nuggets

Barcode 5391528181278

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No — Crispy veg nuggets is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, flours, oil, starch, spices, vegetable bouillon with dehydrated vegetables and salt) and common processing methods (individual quick freezing). It does not contain industrial additives or markers of ultra-processing such as artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, industrial flavorings, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

corn semolina
OK

butternut squash 13%
OK

parsnip 13% sweet potato 12%
OK

carrot 12%
OK

water

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

sunflower oil

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

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

chickpea flour

Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
OK

pea flour

Fine powder made from ground dried peas; used as a gluten-free flour substitute or thickener.
OK

potato flakes

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

vegetable bouillon (dehydrated onion, tomato and garlic, salt)
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

for allergens see ingredients in bold
OK

individually quick frozen butternut
OK

parsnip

A root vegetable related to carrots and celery, with a sweet, earthy flavor; commonly eaten cooked or raw.
OK

sweet potato and carrot nugget with a corn semolina crumb

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Common questions about Crispy veg nuggets

Is Crispy veg nuggets ultra-processed?

No — Crispy veg nuggets by Strong Roots is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, flours, oil, starch, spices, vegetable bouillon with dehydrated vegetables and salt) and common processing methods (individual quick freezing). It does not contain industrial additives or markers of ultra-processing such as artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, industrial flavorings, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.