The Deli

Chilli and garlic olives

Barcode 4061464960299

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Yes — Chilli and garlic olives is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: thickeners (sodium alginate, guar gum), preservative (potassium sorbate), firming agent (calcium chloride), stabiliser (ferrous gluconate), and flavourings (chilli flavoured rapeseed oil with flavouring, lemon flavouring). These extracted/synthesized additives and flavourings place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

pimento stuffed green olives (62%) [olives
OK

pimento paste (water, pimentos, thickeners: sodium alginate, guar gum; salt, firming agent: calcium chloride; acidity regulator: citric acid; preservative: potassium sorbate)
OK

salt

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

acidity regulator. lactic acid]
OK

pitted black olives (26%) (black olives, salt, stabiliser: ferrous gluconate)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

chilli flakes (3.5%)
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

chilli flavoured rapeseed oil (rapeseed oil, flavouring)
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

lemon flavouring

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Common questions about Chilli and garlic olives

Is Chilli and garlic olives ultra-processed?

Yes — Chilli and garlic olives by The Deli is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: thickeners (sodium alginate, guar gum), preservative (potassium sorbate), firming agent (calcium chloride), stabiliser (ferrous gluconate), and flavourings (chilli flavoured rapeseed oil with flavouring, lemon flavouring). These extracted/synthesized additives and flavourings place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

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.