By Sainsbury's

Smooth Almond Butter

Barcode 00289719

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

No — Smooth Almond Butter is not ultra-processed.

The only ingredient is roasted almonds (100%), a single whole food with no additives, refined sugars, or industrial processing agents. This fits NOVA group 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed foods), so it is not an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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roasted almonds

Whole almonds that have been roasted, typically salted or lightly seasoned; a simple, single-ingredient nut.

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Common questions about Smooth Almond Butter

Is Smooth Almond Butter ultra-processed?

No — Smooth Almond Butter by By Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The only ingredient is roasted almonds (100%), a single whole food with no additives, refined sugars, or industrial processing agents. This fits NOVA group 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed foods), so it is not an ultra-processed food (UPF).

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.