By sainsbury's

Salad Cream

Barcode 01774498

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Salad Cream is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives: modified maize starch (pre-identified UPF ingredient), stabilisers (guar gum, xanthan gum), preservative (potassium sorbate), and glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar). These are industrial formulations/additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

A common vegetable oil pressed from rapeseeds used for cooking; neutral flavor and high heat tolerance.
OK

sugar

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

mustard flour

Ground mustard seeds used as a spice or condiment; a basic, natural ingredient derived from mustard seeds.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

dried egg yolk (2%)
OK

salt

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

guar gum

A plant-derived thickening agent used as a stabiliser in foods; an additive that may be isolated/processed.
OK

xanthan gum; preservative: potassium sorbate; glucose syrup
OK

colour: riboflavin

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Common questions about Salad Cream

Is Salad Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Salad Cream by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives: modified maize starch (pre-identified UPF ingredient), stabilisers (guar gum, xanthan gum), preservative (potassium sorbate), and glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar). These are industrial formulations/additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Salad Cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Salad Cream as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, guar gum. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.