By sainsbury's

Lemon & Herb Queen Green Olives

Barcode 00423045

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No — Lemon & Herb Queen Green Olives is not ultra-processed.

The product contains olives, basic vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed), lemon zest, coriander, and standard acidity regulator (citric acid) and antioxidant (ascorbic acid). These are either whole foods or basic culinary/food-safe processing aids, with no industrial flavorings, emulsifiers, or ultra-processed sweeteners. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

queen green olives (94%) (green olives, salt, acidity regulator: citric 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

lemon zest

Fresh citrus peel grated or shredded to add aroma and brightness; contains essential oils and zest oils.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

lemon infused vegetable oil (sunflower, rapeseed, lemon zest)

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Common questions about Lemon & Herb Queen Green Olives

Is Lemon & Herb Queen Green Olives ultra-processed?

No — Lemon & Herb Queen Green Olives by By sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains olives, basic vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed), lemon zest, coriander, and standard acidity regulator (citric acid) and antioxidant (ascorbic acid). These are either whole foods or basic culinary/food-safe processing aids, with no industrial flavorings, emulsifiers, or ultra-processed sweeteners. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based 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.