Bonne Maman

Sweet And Crunchy Peanut Spread

Barcode 3608580163985

Yes — Sweet And Crunchy Peanut Spread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sunflower lecithin, an added emulsifier, which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability. The presence of this emulsifier is sufficient under NOVA to classify the product as UPF, even though the other ingredients are mostly basic foods (peanuts, sugars, cocoa butter, sunflower oil, salt, vanilla extract).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

roasted roasted peanuts 79%
OK

sugar

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

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

sugar (cane)

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
OK

salt

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

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.
UPF

sunflower lecithin

Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds used to stabilize emulsions in foods.

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Common questions about Sweet And Crunchy Peanut Spread

Is Sweet And Crunchy Peanut Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet And Crunchy Peanut Spread by Bonne Maman is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sunflower lecithin, an added emulsifier, which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability. The presence of this emulsifier is sufficient under NOVA to classify the product as UPF, even though the other ingredients are mostly basic foods (peanuts, sugars, cocoa butter, sunflower oil, salt, vanilla extract).

Which ingredients in Sweet And Crunchy Peanut Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sweet And Crunchy Peanut Spread as an ultra-processed marker: sunflower lecithin. 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.