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Ultra-processed
NOVA · 4 · 25 INGREDIENTS · 4 ADDITIVES
Ultra-processed. 4 additives and 25 ingredients — substantially industrial.
Verified · NOVAUpdated · Mar 2026
Score breakdown · 0–100 per axis
Processing
0
Healthiness
60
Low sugar
90
Low calorie
60
Low salt
10
High protein
80
High fibre
80
Nutrient density
40
Organic
0
Each facet scores 0–100 independently. The headline score above is currently the processing axis only; we're building a weighted composite (Phase 2 — Sprint C) that blends them.
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Barcode · 5059697729843 · Photo sourced Jul 2026
The ledger · every product starts at 100
From 100 to 0.
INGREDIENT
NOTE
Δ
Starting balance100
Reconstituted22%
—0Carrageenan
—0Methyl Cellulose
—0Flavourings~0–10%
—0Thickener~0–10%
—0Guar Gum
—0Powder
—0FinalNOVA · 4 · Ultra-processed0
Per-ingredient deltas come from a published rubric. Additive deltas come from the 468-entry E-number glossary (Open Food Facts taxonomy).
Flagged additives · 2
Citric acidE330 · low
Naturally occurs in citrus. Industrial form is fermented from glucose.
Guar gumE412 · low
Plant-derived thickener. Marker of industrial formulation in dressings & sauces.
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