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Sezamki by Aha!, E. Wedel
Aha!, E. Wedel

Sezamki

Barcode 5901588066998
Scanned  21  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Sezamki is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains glucose syrup, which is an industrially extracted and refined sugar ingredient considered ultra-processed under NOVA. Even though other ingredients like sesame seeds and sugar are not UPF by themselves, the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    sesame seeds (45%)
  • UPF
    glucose syrup
    A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    may contain peanuts
  • OK
    nuts
    A basic, whole-food ingredient consisting of kernels from various tree or bush species (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews). Rich in fats and protein.
  • OK
    egg
    Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.

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Common questions about Sezamki

Is Sezamki ultra-processed?

Yes — Sezamki by Aha!, E. Wedel is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains glucose syrup, which is an industrially extracted and refined sugar ingredient considered ultra-processed under NOVA. Even though other ingredients like sesame seeds and sugar are not UPF by themselves, the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Sezamki are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sezamki as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. 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.

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