Sainsbury's

French dressing

Barcode 01287745

No — French dressing is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with mostly simple, familiar ingredients.

This dressing is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA guidance. Its ingredients are mainly basic culinary foods and traditional preparations, including sugar, vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, rapeseed oil, cornflour, herbs, garlic, spices, and salt. Xanthan gum is a stabiliser, but under the specified criteria the product is not classified as UPF solely because of this additive; no artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

white wine vinegar (9%)
OK

dijon mustard (2.5%) (water, mustard seed, spirit vinegar, salt)
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

wholegrain mustard (1.0%) (water, mustard seed, spirit vinegar, salt)
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

stabiliser: xanthan gum; chive
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

turmeric powder

A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.

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Common questions about French dressing

Is French dressing ultra-processed?

No — French dressing by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This dressing is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA guidance. Its ingredients are mainly basic culinary foods and traditional preparations, including sugar, vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, rapeseed oil, cornflour, herbs, garlic, spices, and salt. Xanthan gum is a stabiliser, but under the specified criteria the product is not classified as UPF solely because of this additive; no artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils are present.

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.