Sainsbury’s

Green Olives

Barcode 00335072

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No — Green Olives is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are mainly whole foods (olives, herbs, garlic, vegetable oils) with basic additives (citric acid, lactic acid, ascorbic acid) that are allowed and not considered ultra-processed under the given rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

green olives (95%) (green olives, salt, acidity regulators: citric acid, lactic acid; antioxidant: ascorbic acid)
OK

vegetable oil (sunflower, rapeseed)

Basic culinary oil blend produced from pressed or refined sunflower and rapeseed seeds; widely used as a cooking fat.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Green Olives

Is Green Olives ultra-processed?

No — Green Olives by Sainsbury’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are mainly whole foods (olives, herbs, garlic, vegetable oils) with basic additives (citric acid, lactic acid, ascorbic acid) that are allowed and not considered ultra-processed under the given rules.

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.