Arvid Nordquist Norge AS, Schär

Curvies original gluten free

Barcode 8008698031056

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Yes — Curvies original gluten free is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives/ingredients including glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar) and emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

dehydrated potatoes 57%
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

emulsifier: mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids; rapeseed oil

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Common questions about Curvies original gluten free

Is Curvies original gluten free ultra-processed?

Yes — Curvies original gluten free by Arvid Nordquist Norge AS, Schär is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives/ingredients including glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar) and emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Curvies original gluten free are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Curvies original gluten free as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. 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?

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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.