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NOVA · 4 · 20 INGREDIENTS · 6 ADDITIVES
Ultra-processed. 6 additives and 20 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
—
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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Barcode · 5000436197232 · Photo sourced Jul 2026
The ledger · every product starts at 100
From 100 to 0.
INGREDIENT
NOTE
Δ
Starting balance100
emulsifiers~0–1%
—0mono
—0di-glycerides
—0fatty
—0acids
—0stabiliser~0–1%
—0sodium alginate
—0preservative~0–1%
—0potassium sorbate
—0acidity regulator~0–1%
—0lactic acid
—0colour~0–1%
—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
Potassium sorbateE202 · low
Common preservative against mould. Generally considered safe at typical food concentrations.
Mono- and diglyceridesE471 · high
Industrial fat emulsifier. Hallmark of ultra-processed bread, ice cream, margarine.
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