By sainsbury's, Sainsburys

Lighter buttersoft spread

Barcode 01331059

Scanned 26 times by Nomi users

No — Lighter buttersoft spread is not ultra-processed.

The product contains butter, water, rapeseed oil, and salt only. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or refined syrups. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

butter (cows' milk) (38%)
OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

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

salt (1.0%)

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Common questions about Lighter buttersoft spread

Is Lighter buttersoft spread ultra-processed?

No — Lighter buttersoft spread by By sainsbury's, Sainsburys is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains butter, water, rapeseed oil, and salt only. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or refined syrups. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed 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?

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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.