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NOVA · 4 · 18 INGREDIENTS · 5 ADDITIVES
Ultra-processed. 5 additives and 18 ingredients — substantially industrial.
Verified · NOVAUpdated · Mar 2026
Score breakdown · 0–100 per axis
Processing
0
Healthiness
40
Low sugar
100
Low calorie
40
Low salt
40
High protein
0
High fibre
60
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 · 5057172223534 · Photo sourced Jul 2026
The ledger · every product starts at 100
From 100 to 0.
INGREDIENT
NOTE
Δ
Starting balance100
Maize Starch~0–21%
—0Modified Maize Starch~0–21%
—0Thickeners~0–21%
—0Carrageenan
—0Guar Gum
—0Calcium Citrate~0–21%
—0Flavourings~0–21%
—0Acidity Regulators~0–21%
—0Lactic Acid
—0Sodium Lactate
—0Colour~0–21%
—0Carotenes
—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 · 1
Guar gumE412 · low
Plant-derived thickener. Marker of industrial formulation in dressings & sauces.
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