No — South African Raisins is not ultra-processed.
Ingredients are raisins (a minimally processed dried fruit) and high oleic sunflower oil, which is a basic culinary oil. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or other ultra-processed ingredients, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.
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No — South African Raisins by Sainsbury’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are raisins (a minimally processed dried fruit) and high oleic sunflower oil, which is a basic culinary oil. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or other ultra-processed ingredients, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.
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.
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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.