Sainsbury's

Sainsbury’s Taste The difference Coleslaw

Barcode 00505680

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Yes — Sainsbury’s Taste The difference Coleslaw is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains stabilisers/emulsifiers (guar gum, xanthan gum) and refined ingredients like spirit vinegar and isolated potato starch, which are industrial additives according to NOVA-style criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cabbage

A leafy green or purple vegetable commonly used in salads, slaws, and cooked dishes.
OK

mayonnaise (rapeseed oil, water, sugar, pasteurised egg yolk, salt, potato starch, citrus fibre, spirit vinegar, dried egg white)
OK

carrot

A crunchy orange root vegetable often eaten raw or cooked in a variety of dishes.
OK

british single cream (3%) (cows milk)
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

chives

A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

guar gum

A plant-derived thickening agent used as a stabiliser in foods; an additive that may be isolated/processed.
OK

xantham gum

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Common questions about Sainsbury’s Taste The difference Coleslaw

Is Sainsbury’s Taste The difference Coleslaw ultra-processed?

Yes — Sainsbury’s Taste The difference Coleslaw by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains stabilisers/emulsifiers (guar gum, xanthan gum) and refined ingredients like spirit vinegar and isolated potato starch, which are industrial additives according to NOVA-style criteria.

Which ingredients in Sainsbury’s Taste The difference Coleslaw are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sainsbury’s Taste The difference Coleslaw as an ultra-processed marker: guar gum. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sainsbury’s Taste The difference Coleslaw?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Plant kitchen coleslaw by Marks & Spencer, Deli-Style Coleslaw by Waitrose. 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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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.