Sainsbury's Taste the Difference

Kalamata Olive Bloomer

Barcode 01121124

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No — Kalamata Olive Bloomer is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is composed of basic flours, water, olives, salt, yeast, herbs, and ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent. These are minimally processed or traditional baking ingredients, and no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial syrups are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

A basic refined flour made from wheat, enriched with vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin). Common baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

kalamata olives (10%) (olive, salt, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil)
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rye flour (5%)
OK

wholemeal wheat flour (3%)
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

pregelatinised wheat flour
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

wholemeal rye flour (0.5%)
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

deactivated yeast. wheat flour
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flour treatment agent: ascorbic acd; starter culture. allergy advice

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Common questions about Kalamata Olive Bloomer

Is Kalamata Olive Bloomer ultra-processed?

No — Kalamata Olive Bloomer by Sainsbury's Taste the Difference is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is composed of basic flours, water, olives, salt, yeast, herbs, and ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent. These are minimally processed or traditional baking ingredients, and no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial syrups are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.