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Shiitake Chips Wasabi

Barcode 793227959939

Yes — Shiitake Chips Wasabi is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA. The ingredient list is valid. It contains sustainable palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil, and yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and an industrially produced flavor enhancer. These additives make the product ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like shiitake mushroom, maltose, salt, and sugar.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

shiitake mushroom 72%
OK

maltose
OK

palm oil

Palm oil derived from the fruit of oil palms, a common edible oil used in cooking and processed foods.
OK

wasabi powder
OK

edible salt
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

sugar

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

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Common questions about Shiitake Chips Wasabi

Is Shiitake Chips Wasabi ultra-processed?

Yes — Shiitake Chips Wasabi by MushGarden is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA. The ingredient list is valid. It contains sustainable palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil, and yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and an industrially produced flavor enhancer. These additives make the product ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like shiitake mushroom, maltose, salt, and sugar.

Which ingredients in Shiitake Chips Wasabi are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Shiitake Chips Wasabi as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.