Yes — Crunchy roasted edamame beans buffalo is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and flavor enhancers: yeast extract (a flavor enhancer) and “natural non-dairy butter” flavor, both characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods. The presence of a compounded “buffalo roasted wing flavor” indicates an industrial formulation beyond basic culinary ingredients.
Yes — Crunchy roasted edamame beans buffalo by The Only Bean is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and flavor enhancers: yeast extract (a flavor enhancer) and “natural non-dairy butter” flavor, both characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods. The presence of a compounded “buffalo roasted wing flavor” indicates an industrial formulation beyond basic culinary ingredients.
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.