Aldi

Light Olive spread

Barcode 4061464139749

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Yes — Light Olive spread is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients characteristic of UPFs, including palm oil and palm kernel oil (highly refined oils), emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, preservative potassium sorbate, added flavourings, and added colour (carotenes). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an industrial formulation.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

vegetable oils (palm oil, rapeseed oil, palm kernel oil)
OK

olive oil (10%)
OK

salt (0,9%)
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

A common food additive used as an emulsifier to improve texture and blend oil and water in processed foods; derived from glycerides of fatty acids and often produced industrially.
OK

potassium sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.
OK

reconstituted buttermilk
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

flavourings (contains milk)
UPF

carotenes

Natural pigment family (carotenoids) used as a colorant in foods; derived from plant sources. If extracted/isolated as an additive, it is considered an industrially processed ingredient.
OK

vitamin a

Fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immunity, and cell function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or fortifying agent.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
OK

allergy advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

nutrition: typical fat 38
OK

8g
OK

of which sa polyunsaturates 5
OK

9g fibre og
OK

protein 0
OK

1g contains 75% less sat

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Common questions about Light Olive spread

Is Light Olive spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Light Olive spread by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients characteristic of UPFs, including palm oil and palm kernel oil (highly refined oils), emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, preservative potassium sorbate, added flavourings, and added colour (carotenes). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an industrial formulation.

Which ingredients in Light Olive spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Light Olive spread as ultra-processed markers: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, carotenes. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Light Olive spread?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including lurpak plant based by Lurpak, Vegetable spread by I Can't Believe It's not Butter, Vioblock by Violife. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

Light Olive spread

Ingredients

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Common questions about Light Olive spread

Is Light Olive spread ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Light Olive spread are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Light Olive spread?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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