Nestlé, Maggi

Air fryer shawarma

Barcode 8445291140974

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

No — Air fryer shawarma is not ultra-processed.

Contains dried spices, corn starch, salt, and dried vegetables with sunflower oil. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, or flavorings, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

dried spices (paprika, black pepper, coriander, cumin, fennel seeds, red cayenne pepper)
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

salt

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

dried vegetables (onion, fried onion (onion, sunflower oil), tomato)
OK

dried typical values per 100g as sold as 1295kj energy

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Common questions about Air fryer shawarma

Is Air fryer shawarma ultra-processed?

No — Air fryer shawarma by Nestlé, Maggi is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains dried spices, corn starch, salt, and dried vegetables with sunflower oil. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, or flavorings, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.