By sainsbury's

Sea Salt & Black Pepper Cashews

Barcode 00429993

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sea Salt & Black Pepper Cashews is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly processed refined oil pre-identified as UPF) and industrial additives including unspecified flavouring and yeast extract powder (a processed flavor enhancer). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and make the overall product UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

cashew nuts (90%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

black pepper (1.5%)
OK

sea salt (1%)
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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

flavouring

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

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Sea Salt & Black Pepper Cashews

Is Sea Salt & Black Pepper Cashews ultra-processed?

Yes — Sea Salt & Black Pepper Cashews by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly processed refined oil pre-identified as UPF) and industrial additives including unspecified flavouring and yeast extract powder (a processed flavor enhancer). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and make the overall product UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Sea Salt & Black Pepper Cashews are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Sea Salt & Black Pepper Cashews as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, yeast extract powder, 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.