SKIPPY

Peanut Butter

Barcode 037600106726

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Yes — Peanut Butter is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This peanut butter is ultra-processed because it contains hydrogenated palm oil, a refined and hydrogenated oil identified as a UPF ingredient. Sugar and salt are basic ingredients and do not drive the classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

roasted peanuts

Roasted peanuts, typically dry-roasted with salt; a basic, minimally processed nut.
OK

sugar

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

hydrogenated palm oil

Palm oil that has been hydrogenated, a processing method that solidifies the fat and can involve industrial refinement.
OK

salt

Table salt (sodium chloride), a basic seasoning.

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Common questions about Peanut Butter

Is Peanut Butter ultra-processed?

Yes — Peanut Butter by SKIPPY is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This peanut butter is ultra-processed because it contains hydrogenated palm oil, a refined and hydrogenated oil identified as a UPF ingredient. Sugar and salt are basic ingredients and do not drive the classification.

Which ingredients in Peanut Butter are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Peanut Butter as an ultra-processed marker: hydrogenated 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.