Sainsbury's, By Sainsbury's

Marinated Green Olives

Barcode 01399967

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No — Marinated Green Olives is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are queen green olives (with salt, ascorbic acid, citric acid), lemon zest, sunflower oil, coriander, lemon-infused sunflower oil, and lemon. These are minimally processed foods with only basic culinary additives and common acidity regulators/antioxidants (ascorbic acid and citric acid), which are permitted and do not by themselves make a food ultra-processed under the given criteria. There are no industrial formulations such as artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, refined industrial syrups, flavor enhancers, or artificial/natural flavourings listed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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queen green olives (93%) (green olive, salt, antioxidant: ascorbic acid; acidity regulator: citric acid)
OK

lemon zest

Fresh citrus peel grated or shredded to add aroma and brightness; contains essential oils and zest oils.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

lemon infused sunflower oil (sunflower oil)
OK

lemon

Citrus fruit with tart juice and zest, widely used fresh or as a flavoring.

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Common questions about Marinated Green Olives

Is Marinated Green Olives ultra-processed?

No — Marinated Green Olives by Sainsbury's, By Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are queen green olives (with salt, ascorbic acid, citric acid), lemon zest, sunflower oil, coriander, lemon-infused sunflower oil, and lemon. These are minimally processed foods with only basic culinary additives and common acidity regulators/antioxidants (ascorbic acid and citric acid), which are permitted and do not by themselves make a food ultra-processed under the given criteria. There are no industrial formulations such as artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, refined industrial syrups, flavor enhancers, or artificial/natural flavourings listed.

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.