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Olive Spread by By sainsbury's
By sainsbury's

Olive Spread

Barcode 00487641
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Olive Spread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), added flavouring, and added colour (carotenes), which are industrial additives used to modify taste, texture, and appearance.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    vegetable oils (palm oil)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    olive oil (10%)
  • OK
    salt (1%)
  • OK
    vitamin e (tocopherol)
    A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin used as a dietary supplement and stabilizer in fats and oils.
  • OK
    acidity regulator: citric acid; flavouring
  • OK
    colour: carotenes; vitamin a
  • OK
    vitamin d
    Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Olive Spread

Is Olive Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Olive Spread by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), added flavouring, and added colour (carotenes), which are industrial additives used to modify taste, texture, and appearance.

What are healthier alternatives to Olive Spread?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Spreadable Slightly Salted by Lurpak, Spreadable Lighter by Nordpak, Buttersoft by By sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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