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Yes — Vegan Mayo is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically modified maize starch and stabiliser: xanthan gum (both pre-identified UPF ingredients), as well as the preservative potassium sorbate. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Seville Orange Marmalade
MacKays
Not UPF
waitrose vivid morello cherry extra fruity preserve
Waitrose
Not UPF
Garlic salt
Schwartz
Not UPF
Peanut butter Crunchy
Meridian
Not UPF
100% CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER
M&S Food
Not UPF
Powdered peanut butter
HaleNaturals
Not UPF
Bulk Deal 6 X Meridian Coconut & Almond Butter
Meridian
Not UPF
Squeezy Smooth Peanut Butter
Grandessa
Not UPF
Smooth almond butter
Meridian
Not UPF
Crunchy Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter
Pip & Nut
Not UPF
Yes — Vegan Mayo by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically modified maize starch and stabiliser: xanthan gum (both pre-identified UPF ingredients), as well as the preservative potassium sorbate. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.
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.
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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.