Maribel

Crunchy Peanut Butter

Barcode 4056489901211

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Crunchy Peanut Butter is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil that is considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA system, and added refined sugar. The presence of any such industrial ingredients is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

gb ie crunchy peanut butter
OK

ingredients 96% roasted peanuts
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

sugar

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

1% peanut oil
OK

salt

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

may also contain nuts
OK

allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold

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Common questions about Crunchy Peanut Butter

Is Crunchy Peanut Butter ultra-processed?

Yes — Crunchy Peanut Butter by Maribel is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil that is considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA system, and added refined sugar. The presence of any such industrial ingredients is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Crunchy Peanut Butter are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Crunchy Peanut Butter as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.