Specialy Selected,Specially Selected,Aldi

Kalamata olives

Barcode 4088600030265

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No — Kalamata olives is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Simple preserved olives with no ultra-processed ingredients.

Kalamata olives are minimally processed with water, salt, red wine vinegar, and lactic acid. These are traditional preservation ingredients, and lactic acid is a basic food acid rather than an industrial formulation or UPF marker. No artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, refined oils, or other industrial additives are present.

Ingredients

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kalamata olive

A dark purple to black olive from the Kalamata region of Greece, commonly cured and used as a savory ingredient in salads, antipasti, and Mediterranean dishes.
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water

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

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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red wine vinegar (29%)
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lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.

Common questions about Kalamata olives

Is Kalamata olives ultra-processed?

No — Kalamata olives by Specialy Selected,Specially Selected,Aldi is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Kalamata olives are minimally processed with water, salt, red wine vinegar, and lactic acid. These are traditional preservation ingredients, and lactic acid is a basic food acid rather than an industrial formulation or UPF marker. No artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, refined oils, or other industrial additives are present.

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.