Tiba Tempeh

Bouchées au piment doux

Barcode 8718868006080

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Yes — Bouchées au piment doux is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes citric acid (acide citrique) and guar gum (gomme de guar) as an added thickener. These are industrially extracted additives used as an acidity regulator and stabilizer/thickener, respectively, which makes the product UPF under NOVA criteria even though most other ingredients are minimally processed or whole foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tempeh 90% (feves de soja*, eau, culture (rhizopus))
OK

huile de tournesol*
OK

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a primary cooking and beverage ingredient.
OK

sucre*
OK

paprika*
OK

poivre de cayenne*
OK

vinaigre*
OK

amidon de maïs*
OK

acide citrique
OK

garlic

A pungent bulb used as a savory spice and flavoring in countless dishes.
OK

gingembre*
OK

épaississant: gomme de guar. *ingrédients biologiques. allergène en gras

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Common questions about Bouchées au piment doux

Is Bouchées au piment doux ultra-processed?

Yes — Bouchées au piment doux by Tiba Tempeh is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes citric acid (acide citrique) and guar gum (gomme de guar) as an added thickener. These are industrially extracted additives used as an acidity regulator and stabilizer/thickener, respectively, which makes the product UPF under NOVA criteria even though most other ingredients are minimally processed or whole foods.

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.