Asda

Pitter blacks olives

Barcode 27244784

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No — Pitter blacks olives is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Simple ingredients with minimal processing.

This is not ultra-processed. It contains olives, water, salt, and ferrous gluconate. Ferrous gluconate is a basic mineral salt used to stabilize the olives and maintain their color, not an industrial formulation or additive that makes the product UPF under the stated criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

hojiblanca olives
OK

water

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

salt

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

stabiliser (ferrous gluconate)

Ferrous gluconate is an iron salt used as a stabiliser or fortifying additive in some foods to provide iron. It is a nutrient additive rather than a base food.

Common questions about Pitter blacks olives

Is Pitter blacks olives ultra-processed?

No — Pitter blacks olives by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is not ultra-processed. It contains olives, water, salt, and ferrous gluconate. Ferrous gluconate is a basic mineral salt used to stabilize the olives and maintain their color, not an industrial formulation or additive that makes the product UPF under the stated criteria.

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.