Dafgårds

Swedish Meatballs

Barcode 7310960028000

No — Swedish Meatballs is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is simple and made of minimally processed ingredients: meat (pork and beef), water, onion, egg, breadcrumb (wheat flour, salt), potato starch, salt, potato fiber, spices. There are no industrial formulations such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, refined industrial syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners beyond basic starch, or artificial/natural flavorings. Breadcrumb from wheat flour and salt, and potato starch are considered basic culinary ingredients. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the given NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

viande de porc et bœuf 80 %
OK

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a primary cooking and beverage ingredient.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in cooking, with a pungent aroma when raw and sweetness when cooked.
OK

œuf
OK

chapelure (farine de blé, sel)
OK

potato starch

Pure starch extracted from potatoes, used as a thickener or binding agent in recipes.
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

fibre de pomme de terre
OK

spices

A broad category of flavorful plant-derived substances used to season food; can include dried and ground aromatic seeds, bark, or fruits.

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Common questions about Swedish Meatballs

Is Swedish Meatballs ultra-processed?

No — Swedish Meatballs by Dafgårds is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is simple and made of minimally processed ingredients: meat (pork and beef), water, onion, egg, breadcrumb (wheat flour, salt), potato starch, salt, potato fiber, spices. There are no industrial formulations such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, refined industrial syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners beyond basic starch, or artificial/natural flavorings. Breadcrumb from wheat flour and salt, and potato starch are considered basic culinary ingredients. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the given NOVA criteria.

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.