Sainsbury's,By Sainsbury's

Sliced Beetroot

Barcode 00283540

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No — Sliced Beetroot is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, minimally processed ingredients.

This sliced beetroot is not ultra-processed. It contains beetroot, water, spirit vinegar, sugar, and salt—simple culinary ingredients used for preservation and flavoring, without industrial formulations or additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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beetroot

A root vegetable, typically deep red or purple in color, used in salads, pickles, and cooking for its earthy flavor.
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water

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

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
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sugar

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

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

Common questions about Sliced Beetroot

Is Sliced Beetroot ultra-processed?

No — Sliced Beetroot by Sainsbury's,By Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sliced beetroot is not ultra-processed. It contains beetroot, water, spirit vinegar, sugar, and salt—simple culinary ingredients used for preservation and flavoring, without industrial formulations or additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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.