Kerala

Kerala chinese salt & chilli pepper seasoning

Barcode 5410531545935

Yes — Kerala chinese salt & chilli pepper seasoning is ultra-processed.

The product contains the flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate, which is an industrial additive and is explicitly categorized as an ultra-processed ingredient under the NOVA classification. Because at least one ingredient is ultra-processed, the whole product is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used for flavor and preservation. Not a refined food additive.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

monosodium glutamate (msg)

A flavor enhancer produced commercially, commonly used to intensify savory umami flavors.
OK

garlic

Fresh garlic with natural sulphite content; commonly used as a flavoring ingredient in cooking.
OK

chili

Ground or dried chili pepper used to impart heat and flavor in foods.
OK

fennel

A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

anise

Dried seeds of Pimpinella anisum, used as a spice for flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

cloves

Dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), used as a warm, aromatic spice in cooking.

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Common questions about Kerala chinese salt & chilli pepper seasoning

Is Kerala chinese salt & chilli pepper seasoning ultra-processed?

Yes — Kerala chinese salt & chilli pepper seasoning by Kerala is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains the flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate, which is an industrial additive and is explicitly categorized as an ultra-processed ingredient under the NOVA classification. Because at least one ingredient is ultra-processed, the whole product is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Kerala chinese salt & chilli pepper seasoning are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Kerala chinese salt & chilli pepper seasoning as an ultra-processed marker: monosodium glutamate (msg). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.