Marks & Spencer

Reduced fat olive oil spread

Barcode 00546447

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Reduced fat olive oil spread is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed due to the presence of several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including emulsifiers (E471 – mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; E322 – lecithins), stabilizer/thickener (E401 – sodium alginate), preservative (E202 – potassium sorbate), unspecified flavouring, as well as palm oil which is a highly processed refined oil. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra‑processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

vegetable oils (24%) (rapeseed)
OK

palm. olive oil (21%). salt (1.1%)
OK

dried whey (milk)

Powdered whey, the liquid whey component dried for use as a dairy protein and flavoring in foods.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides

A common food additive used as an emulsifier made from glycerides of fatty acids; often derived from vegetable fats. It helps improve texture and shelf-life.
OK

e322
OK

e401
OK

e202
OK

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
UPF

carotenes

A group of carotenoid pigments used as a natural colorant; provides orange-yellow coloration.
UPF

flavouring

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

vitamin a

Fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immunity, and cell function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or fortifying agent.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.

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Common questions about Reduced fat olive oil spread

Is Reduced fat olive oil spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Reduced fat olive oil spread by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed due to the presence of several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including emulsifiers (E471 – mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; E322 – lecithins), stabilizer/thickener (E401 – sodium alginate), preservative (E202 – potassium sorbate), unspecified flavouring, as well as palm oil which is a highly processed refined oil. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra‑processed foods.

Which ingredients in Reduced fat olive oil spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Reduced fat olive oil spread as ultra-processed markers: mono- and diglycerides, carotenes, 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.