Heinz

Heinz Vegan Salad Cream

Barcode 8715700118734

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Yes — Heinz Vegan Salad Cream is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified starch, an industrially processed additive used as a thickener/stabilizer. Other ingredients are basic culinary items, but the presence of modified starch makes the overall product UPF under NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

rapeseed oil

A common vegetable oil pressed from rapeseeds used for cooking; neutral flavor and high heat tolerance.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

mustard powder

Ground mustard seeds, used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

salt

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

riboflavin (vitamin b2)

A vitamin used as a colorant and nutrient in foods; commonly added for yellow-orange color.

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Common questions about Heinz Vegan Salad Cream

Is Heinz Vegan Salad Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Heinz Vegan Salad Cream by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified starch, an industrially processed additive used as a thickener/stabilizer. Other ingredients are basic culinary items, but the presence of modified starch makes the overall product UPF under NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in Heinz Vegan Salad Cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Heinz Vegan Salad Cream as an ultra-processed marker: modified starch. 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.