Sainsbury's

Fine Sea Salt

Barcode 00176996

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

No — Fine Sea Salt is not ultra-processed.

A simple pantry staple, not ultra-processed.

Fine sea salt is not ultra-processed: salt is a basic single-ingredient food, and sodium ferrocyanide is a permitted anti-caking agent used in very small amounts. It does not constitute an industrial formulation or additive pattern that warrants a UPF classification under the stated criteria.

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Common questions about Fine Sea Salt

Is Fine Sea Salt ultra-processed?

No — Fine Sea Salt by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Fine sea salt is not ultra-processed: salt is a basic single-ingredient food, and sodium ferrocyanide is a permitted anti-caking agent used in very small amounts. It does not constitute an industrial formulation or additive pattern that warrants a UPF classification under the stated criteria.

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.