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Yes — Pitted Black Olives in Brine is ultra-processed.
Contains the additive stabilizer iron (II) gluconate, an industrially produced additive used to fix or enhance color, so it fits NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
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Yes — Pitted Black Olives in Brine by Baresa,Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains the additive stabilizer iron (II) gluconate, an industrially produced additive used to fix or enhance color, so it fits NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Pitted Kalamata olives by Tesco, Organic Pitted kalamata olives by Sainsbury's, Leccino Pitted Olives by D'arco. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
