Sainsburys

Butterlicious

Barcode 01034752

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Yes — Butterlicious is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processing aids such as emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative (potassium sorbate), and flavouring, along with refined palm oil. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

vegetable oils in varying proportions (palm oil, rapeseed oil)
OK

reconstituted _buttermilk_ (3.0%)
OK

salt (1.5%)
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Emulsifier derived from fatty acids used to improve texture, stability, and mouthfeel in foods; commonly added to baked goods, margarine, and processed foods.
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
OK

vitamin e (tocopherol)

A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin used as a dietary supplement and stabilizer in fats and oils.
UPF

flavouring

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

color (carotenes)

Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.
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 Butterlicious

Is Butterlicious ultra-processed?

Yes — Butterlicious by Sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processing aids such as emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative (potassium sorbate), and flavouring, along with refined palm oil. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Butterlicious are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Butterlicious as ultra-processed markers: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, potassium sorbate, lactic acid, flavouring, color (carotenes). 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.