Lao Gan Ma, Laoganma

Preserved Black Beans with Chilli

Barcode 6921804700757

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Yes — Preserved Black Beans with Chilli is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains the flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate (E621), which is an industrial additive used to enhance flavour and falls under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

soybean oil
OK

fermented soybean (soybean, water, salt)
OK

chilli

Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

monosodium glutamate (e621)

A flavor enhancer used in many foods; a synthetic/processed additive.

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Common questions about Preserved Black Beans with Chilli

Is Preserved Black Beans with Chilli ultra-processed?

Yes — Preserved Black Beans with Chilli by Lao Gan Ma, Laoganma is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains the flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate (E621), which is an industrial additive used to enhance flavour and falls under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Which ingredients in Preserved Black Beans with Chilli are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Preserved Black Beans with Chilli as an ultra-processed marker: monosodium glutamate (e621). 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.