Sweet Oil Dressing

Barcode 000080037026

Yes — Sweet Oil Dressing is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: stabilizers, flavoring, and emulsifier, which are typical of UPFs according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

stabilizers

A generic category of food additives that help maintain texture, consistency, or suspension in processed foods; can be industrial additives.
UPF

flavoring

A broad, often undefined ingredient that provides taste. In commercial products, flavorings can be natural or artificial and may include esters, solvents, or other additives.
UPF

emulsifier

A generic food additive that helps blend ingredients with different phases (oil and water); often an industrial or processed ingredient.

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Common questions about Sweet Oil Dressing

Is Sweet Oil Dressing ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Oil Dressing is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: stabilizers, flavoring, and emulsifier, which are typical of UPFs according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Sweet Oil Dressing are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Sweet Oil Dressing as ultra-processed markers: stabilizers, flavoring, emulsifier. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.