Marks & Spencers

Pitted Green Queen Olives

Barcode 29073900

No — Pitted Green Queen Olives is not ultra-processed.

Contains olives, water, salt, and lactic acid as an acidity regulator. These are simple ingredients with only a basic additive used for preservation/acid control, which does not make it ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

pitted queen green 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

lactic acid

A common food additive used to regulate acidity in beverages and processed foods.

Common questions about Pitted Green Queen Olives

Is Pitted Green Queen Olives ultra-processed?

No — Pitted Green Queen Olives by Marks & Spencers is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains olives, water, salt, and lactic acid as an acidity regulator. These are simple ingredients with only a basic additive used for preservation/acid control, which does not make it ultra-processed under NOVA.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.