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Olive twists

Barcode 00444088

Yes — Olive twists is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include barley malt extract (an industrially processed flavoring/extract) and acidity regulators (lactic acid, citric acid) that go beyond basic culinary use. Barley malt extract is explicitly treated here as a UPF ingredient.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

green olive paste (16%) (green olives, salt, capers, sunflower oil, garlic, basil, black pepper, oregano, fennel, acidity regulators: lactic acid, citric acid)
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.
OK

butter (cows' milk) (12%)
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

extra virgin olive oil

Pure, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives. Used as a basic culinary oil, often included in blends or as a finishing oil.
OK

skimmed cow's milk powder

Powdered skimmed milk obtained by removing fat from cow's milk; used as a dairy ingredient in baking, beverages, and processed foods.
OK

black olive paste (1%) (black olives, salt, caper, sunflower oil, garlic, basil, black pepper, oregano, fennel, acidity regulator: lactic acid)
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

salt

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

acerola powder
OK

cassava starch

A starch extracted from the cassava root (manioc). A basic, single-ingredient carbohydrate used as a thickener or binder.
OK

cocoa powder

Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.

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Common questions about Olive twists

Is Olive twists ultra-processed?

Yes — Olive twists by taste the difference,Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include barley malt extract (an industrially processed flavoring/extract) and acidity regulators (lactic acid, citric acid) that go beyond basic culinary use. Barley malt extract is explicitly treated here as a UPF ingredient.

Which ingredients in Olive twists are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Olive twists as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.