Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: locust bean gum (a stabiliser) is a processed hydrocolloid used to modify texture. Presence of such additives places the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.
The NOVA system classifies foods into four groups based on how much industrial processing they've undergone. This product falls into Group 4 — ultra-processed food products containing industrial additives such as emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or hydrogenated oils.
Product information comes from public databases and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.