Gusto

Pufuleti

Barcode 6420211000332

Scanned 69 times by Nomi users

Yes — Pufuleti is ultra-processed.

The product contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil and pre-identified UPF ingredient in the NOVA system. Therefore, even though the other ingredients (corn flour, salt) are minimally processed, the presence of palm oil makes the overall product ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

corn flour

A fine, white powder made from ground corn, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baking in some regions (note: in some countries corn flour refers to cornstarch).
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Pufuleti

Is Pufuleti ultra-processed?

Yes — Pufuleti by Gusto is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil and pre-identified UPF ingredient in the NOVA system. Therefore, even though the other ingredients (corn flour, salt) are minimally processed, the presence of palm oil makes the overall product ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Pufuleti are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pufuleti as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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?

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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.