Yes — chef panna is ultra-processed.
The product contains carrageenan, an industrially extracted gelling/thickening agent used to modify texture and extend shelf life, which makes it ultra-processed according to NOVA. The cream itself is a basic ingredient, but the presence of this additive is sufficient for UPF classification.
Other dairy, eggs & yoghurt Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Nestlé
Not UPF
Total 0%
Fage
Not UPF
Natural Strained Greek Yoghurt
Waitrose No 1
Not UPF
Semi Skimmed Milk
Tesco
Not UPF
Greek Style Natural Yogurt
Milbona
Not UPF
Greek Style Yogurt Unsweetened
M&S Food
Not UPF
6 Free Range Eggs
Tesco
Not UPF
Greek Style Yogurt
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Double Cream
Tesco
Not UPF
Greek style live yogurt
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Yes — chef panna by Parmalat is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains carrageenan, an industrially extracted gelling/thickening agent used to modify texture and extend shelf life, which makes it ultra-processed according to NOVA. The cream itself is a basic ingredient, but the presence of this additive is sufficient for UPF classification.
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.