By sainsbury's

Dry Roasted Peanuts

Barcode 00429825

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Dry Roasted Peanuts is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: sorbitol (stabiliser), maltodextrin (refined industrial sugar), acacia gum (gelling agent), unspecified flavouring, and yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

peanuts

A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

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

stabiliser: sorbitol; maltodextrin
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

gelling agent: acacia gum; herbs: oregano
OK

thyme; spices: cinnamon
OK

turmeric; colour: paprika extract; yeast powder
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about Dry Roasted Peanuts

Is Dry Roasted Peanuts ultra-processed?

Yes — Dry Roasted Peanuts by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: sorbitol (stabiliser), maltodextrin (refined industrial sugar), acacia gum (gelling agent), unspecified flavouring, and yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Dry Roasted Peanuts are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Dry Roasted Peanuts as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.