Yes — Kimchi Sliced Kimchi is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list includes several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA: sorbitol (artificial sweetener), monosodium glutamate and disodium 5-ribonucleotides (flavor enhancers), maltodextrin and fructose (industrially refined sugars), xanthan gum (thickener), artificial flavouring, and various acidity regulators. Presence of these industrial formulations classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).
Other fruit & vegetables Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Morrisons blueberries
Morrisons
Not UPF
Pealed Williams Pear
Forest Feast
Not UPF
Homestyle chips
M&S
Not UPF
Lemon Mint Mix
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Ready to Eat Avocados
Asda
Not UPF
sweet and fiery beetroot
Tesco
Not UPF
Taste The Difference Pomodoro Baby Plum Tomatoes
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Dried Banana
Urban Fruit
Not UPF
Manzanilla olives
Olean Manzanilla Olive
Not UPF
Yes — Kimchi Sliced Kimchi by Bibigo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA: sorbitol (artificial sweetener), monosodium glutamate and disodium 5-ribonucleotides (flavor enhancers), maltodextrin and fructose (industrially refined sugars), xanthan gum (thickener), artificial flavouring, and various acidity regulators. Presence of these industrial formulations classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).
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.