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Organic Pitted kalamata olives by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

Organic Pitted kalamata olives

Barcode 00354233
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Organic Pitted kalamata olives is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: organic kalamata olives, water, sea salt, lactic acid (a simple acidity regulator commonly used in pickling and fermentation), and organic white wine vinegar. These are typical for minimally processed, brined olives and do not include industrial formulations like refined syrups, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or emulsifiers. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    organic kalamata olives
  • OK
    watert
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    lactic acid
    A common food additive used to regulate acidity in beverages and processed foods.
  • OK
    organic white wine vinegar

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Common questions about Organic Pitted kalamata olives

Is Organic Pitted kalamata olives ultra-processed?

No — Organic Pitted kalamata olives by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: organic kalamata olives, water, sea salt, lactic acid (a simple acidity regulator commonly used in pickling and fermentation), and organic white wine vinegar. These are typical for minimally processed, brined olives and do not include industrial formulations like refined syrups, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or emulsifiers. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

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.

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