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No — Spinach Side Dish is not ultra-processed.
This appears to be a simple spinach preparation with water and salt, plus ascorbic acid (vitamin C) as an antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is a basic additive similar to citric acid and vitamins used for preservation or fortification, which does not make the food ultra-processed under NOVA. There are no industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or highly processed fats present.
No — Spinach Side Dish is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a simple spinach preparation with water and salt, plus ascorbic acid (vitamin C) as an antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is a basic additive similar to citric acid and vitamins used for preservation or fortification, which does not make the food ultra-processed under NOVA. There are no industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or highly processed fats present.
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.
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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.