Yes — Happy Go Clucky is ultra-processed.
The product is ultra-processed. It contains several NOVA UPF indicators: yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), dextrose (an industrial refined sugar), methyl cellulose (a synthetic thickener), “natural flavourings” (industrial flavoring agents), and wheat/vegetable starches used as texturizers rather than basic flours. The presence of these industrial additives and refined ingredients classifies the product as an ultra-processed food.
Other meat alternatives Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Black bean cashew burgers
Biona Organic
Not UPF
Organic original tofu
Clearspot
Not UPF
Organic Tofu, handmade and beechwood-smoked
The Tofoo Co.
Not UPF
Tempeh
The Tofoo Company
Not UPF
Räuchertofu Mandel-Sesam
taifun
Not UPF
Filets de tofu à la japonaise
Taifun
Not UPF
Organic Super Firm Tofu
Plant Menu
Not UPF
Tofu à l'Ail des Ours
Taifun
Not UPF
Butternut squash, tomato & basil Falafel
Aldi
Not UPF
Super Firm Tofu
Sainsbury's, So Organic
Not UPF
Yes — Happy Go Clucky by The Vegetarian Butcher is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed. It contains several NOVA UPF indicators: yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), dextrose (an industrial refined sugar), methyl cellulose (a synthetic thickener), “natural flavourings” (industrial flavoring agents), and wheat/vegetable starches used as texturizers rather than basic flours. The presence of these industrial additives and refined ingredients classifies the product as an ultra-processed food.
Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Happy Go Clucky as ultra-processed markers: soy protein, natural flavourings, yeast extract, dextrose, citric acid. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.