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Ultra-processed
NOVA · 4 · 70 INGREDIENTS · 12 ADDITIVES
Ultra-processed. 12 additives and 70 ingredients — substantially industrial.
Verified · NOVAUpdated · Apr 2026
Score breakdown · 0–100 per axis
Processing
0
Healthiness
40
Low sugar
90
Low calorie
40
Low salt
40
High protein
70
High fibre
—
Nutrient density
25
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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The ledger · every product starts at 100
From 100 to 0.
INGREDIENT
NOTE
Δ
Starting balance100
Soya Protein~0–100%
—0Stabiliser
—0E451
additive-2Egg White Powder~0–100%
—0Soya
—0Flavourings]
—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 · 5
Potassium sorbateE202 · low
Common preservative against mould. Generally considered safe at typical food concentrations.
Calcium propionateE282 · med
Mould inhibitor in industrial bread. Linked in some studies to gut-microbiome shifts.
Citric acidE330 · low
Naturally occurs in citrus. Industrial form is fermented from glucose.
Sodium citrateE331 · low
Buffering salt. Generally inert at food levels.
Mono- and diglyceridesE471 · high
Industrial fat emulsifier. Hallmark of ultra-processed bread, ice cream, margarine.
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