By sainsbury's

Dry Roasted Peanuts

Barcode 00429832

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Yes — Dry Roasted Peanuts is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including sorbitol (artificial sweetener/humectant), maltodextrin (industrially processed sugar), acacia gum (stabilizer/thickener), “flavouring” (industrial flavouring), and the pre-identified UPF ingredients yeast extract and paprika extract. Any one of these would be sufficient to classify the product as UPF under NOVA; together they clearly indicate an ultra-processed formulation.

Ingredients

5 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.
UPF

sorbitol

A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant in foods, often in sugar-free products.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
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

acacia gum (gum arabic)

A natural hydrocolloid from acacia trees used as a thickener and stabilizer.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

yeast powder

Powdered form of active dry yeast used as a leavening agent in baking or fermentation.
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 ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including sorbitol (artificial sweetener/humectant), maltodextrin (industrially processed sugar), acacia gum (stabilizer/thickener), “flavouring” (industrial flavouring), and the pre-identified UPF ingredients yeast extract and paprika extract. Any one of these would be sufficient to classify the product as UPF under NOVA; together they clearly indicate an ultra-processed formulation.

Which ingredients in Dry Roasted Peanuts are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Dry Roasted Peanuts as ultra-processed markers: sorbitol, maltodextrin, yeast extract, paprika 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.