Sainsbury's

Smooth Peanut Butter

Barcode 01787351

Scanned 23 times by Nomi users

Yes — Smooth Peanut Butter is ultra-processed.

The product contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered an ultra-processed ingredient in the NOVA system. Because at least one ingredient is ultra-processed, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

roasted _peanuts_ (96%)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

sugar

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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.

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Common questions about Smooth Peanut Butter

Is Smooth Peanut Butter ultra-processed?

Yes — Smooth Peanut Butter by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered an ultra-processed ingredient in the NOVA system. Because at least one ingredient is ultra-processed, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Smooth Peanut Butter are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Smooth Peanut Butter as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.