Batts

Fine Sea Salt

Barcode 4056489356325

Scanned 27 times by Nomi users

Yes — Fine Sea Salt is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive anti-caking agent (potassium ferrocyanide), which is an industrial additive and explicitly considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework for this task.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

potassium ferrocyanide

A cyanide-containing inorganic salt used as an anticaking agent in some foods (e.g., salts) to prevent clumping by absorbing moisture. It is an approved food additive in certain regions but should be used within regulatory limits.

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Common questions about Fine Sea Salt

Is Fine Sea Salt ultra-processed?

Yes — Fine Sea Salt by Batts is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive anti-caking agent (potassium ferrocyanide), which is an industrial additive and explicitly considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework for this task.

Which ingredients in Fine Sea Salt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Fine Sea Salt as an ultra-processed marker: potassium ferrocyanide. 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.