Sainsbury's

Sour Cream & Chive Dip

Barcode 01537925

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No — Sour Cream & Chive Dip is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with familiar ingredients and no ultra-processed additives.

This is not ultra-processed. It is made primarily from sour cream, onion, chives, rapeseed oil, cornflour, salt, and a mayonnaise made from familiar culinary ingredients. The components are conventional foods and basic cooking ingredients, without artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or other additives that would make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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soured cream

A dairy product made by fermenting cream with lactic acid bacteria, producing a tangy, creamy texture.
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mayonnaise

A creamy emulsion sauce made from oil, egg and water, often stabilized with starches and fiber. In this case includes rapeseed oil, pasteurized egg, vinegar and minor ingredients.
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onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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rapeseed oil

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

Fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, used as a seasoning or garnish.
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cornflour

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

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

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Common questions about Sour Cream & Chive Dip

Is Sour Cream & Chive Dip ultra-processed?

No — Sour Cream & Chive Dip by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is not ultra-processed. It is made primarily from sour cream, onion, chives, rapeseed oil, cornflour, salt, and a mayonnaise made from familiar culinary ingredients. The components are conventional foods and basic cooking ingredients, without artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or other additives that would make the product ultra-processed.

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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