Very Lazy

Very Lazy Jerk Paste

Barcode 96200575

No — Very Lazy Jerk Paste is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are all basic culinary items or minimally processed (vegetables, spices, sugar, molasses, vinegars, juices, cornflour). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial sugar syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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onion (31%)
OK

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

scotch bonnet chilli purée (9%)
OK

water

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

salt

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

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

muscovado sugar

An unrefined, moist dark brown sugar with strong molasses notes.
OK

lime juice

Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
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ground allspice

Ground allspice is a spice made from the dried berries of the Pimenta dioica tree, finely milled into a powder used to add warm, sweet, and peppery notes to dishes.
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molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
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cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
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cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
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dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
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ground paprika

A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
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ground nutmeg

Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.
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ground cinnamon

A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.
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lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.

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Common questions about Very Lazy Jerk Paste

Is Very Lazy Jerk Paste ultra-processed?

No — Very Lazy Jerk Paste by Very Lazy is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are all basic culinary items or minimally processed (vegetables, spices, sugar, molasses, vinegars, juices, cornflour). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial sugar syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.