Nutrition geeks

Ashwagandha Calm

Barcode 9504116516956

Yes — Ashwagandha Calm is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several isolated/synthesized additives and industrial extracts, including ashwagandha KSM-66 extract (a standardized herbal extract), L-tryptophan (isolated amino acid), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (capsule shell), black pepper extract, magnesium stearate (anti-caking agent), and pyridoxine HCl (vitamin B6). These are extracted, isolated, or synthesized ingredients beyond basic culinary processing, which places the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

ashwagandha ksm-66 extract (withania somnifera)
OK

l-tryptophan
UPF

hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hpmc) capsule shell

A plant-derived cellulose-based polymer used to make vegetarian capsules for tablets and supplements.
OK

black pepper extract (piper nigrum l.)
UPF

magnesium stearate

A salt of magnesium with stearic acid used as an anti-caking and flow-promoting agent in supplements and foods. When plant-based, sourced from vegetable fats.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hcl)

Common questions about Ashwagandha Calm

Is Ashwagandha Calm ultra-processed?

Yes — Ashwagandha Calm by Nutrition geeks is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several isolated/synthesized additives and industrial extracts, including ashwagandha KSM-66 extract (a standardized herbal extract), L-tryptophan (isolated amino acid), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (capsule shell), black pepper extract, magnesium stearate (anti-caking agent), and pyridoxine HCl (vitamin B6). These are extracted, isolated, or synthesized ingredients beyond basic culinary processing, which places the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Ashwagandha Calm are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Ashwagandha Calm as ultra-processed markers: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hpmc) capsule shell, magnesium stearate. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.