Sainsbury's

Olive Oil

Barcode 00115292

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No — Olive Oil is not ultra-processed.

The product contains only refined olive oil and extra virgin olive oil, which are basic culinary oils without industrial additives, sweeteners, flavorings, or texture modifiers. These are treated as minimally processed ingredients in the NOVA system, so the product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

refined olive oil
OK

extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.

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Common questions about Olive Oil

Is Olive Oil ultra-processed?

No — Olive Oil by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains only refined olive oil and extra virgin olive oil, which are basic culinary oils without industrial additives, sweeteners, flavorings, or texture modifiers. These are treated as minimally processed ingredients in the NOVA system, so the product is not classified as ultra-processed.

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.