Yes — Caesar Cardini's Dressing is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This dressing is classified as ultra-processed because it contains xanthan gum, an extracted and isolated stabilizer used to modify texture. Xanthan gum is an industrial additive, so its presence makes the product UPF under the stated criteria. The other ingredients, including rapeseed oil, egg yolk, vinegar, lemon juice concentrate, cheese, spices, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, and anchovy paste, do not independently change the classification.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Not UPF
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Not UPF
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Kikkoman,Kikkoman - Kikkoman K.K.
Not UPF
Kikkoman Soyasaus glutenfrei
KIKKOMAN
Not UPF
Duchy Organic Mayonnaise
Waitrose & Partners
Not UPF
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Tesco
Not UPF
Chef Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Spreadable Lighter
Nordpak
Not UPF
Avocado & Lemon Mayo
The Foraging Fox
Not UPF
Yes — Caesar Cardini's Dressing by GEIA FOOD AS is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This dressing is classified as ultra-processed because it contains xanthan gum, an extracted and isolated stabilizer used to modify texture. Xanthan gum is an industrial additive, so its presence makes the product UPF under the stated criteria. The other ingredients, including rapeseed oil, egg yolk, vinegar, lemon juice concentrate, cheese, spices, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, and anchovy paste, do not independently change the classification.
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.
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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.