Tuna in Olive Oil

Barcode 4088600046549

No — Tuna in Olive Oil is not ultra-processed.

The product consists of tuna, extra virgin olive oil, soy sauce, and ginger. These are all basic culinary ingredients or simple mixtures of them. While soy sauce is a fermented and somewhat processed condiment, it is not an ultra-processed industrial formulation in the sense of containing additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, thickeners, or flavor enhancers. Modified tapioca starch is a processed starch used as a thickener, but on its own as a basic functional ingredient it does not constitute the type of cosmetic ultra-processing defined for UPFs. No isolated industrial sweeteners, syrups, emulsifiers, colorings, or flavorings are present, so this does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

skipjack tuna
OK

extra virgin olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives; high in monounsaturated fats, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor. The “10%” likely indicates a formulation or inclusion level in a product rather than the oil itself.
OK

soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt, sugar, modified tapioca starch, ginger)
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.

Common questions about Tuna in Olive Oil

Is Tuna in Olive Oil ultra-processed?

No — Tuna in Olive Oil is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product consists of tuna, extra virgin olive oil, soy sauce, and ginger. These are all basic culinary ingredients or simple mixtures of them. While soy sauce is a fermented and somewhat processed condiment, it is not an ultra-processed industrial formulation in the sense of containing additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, thickeners, or flavor enhancers. Modified tapioca starch is a processed starch used as a thickener, but on its own as a basic functional ingredient it does not constitute the type of cosmetic ultra-processing defined for UPFs. No isolated industrial sweeteners, syrups, emulsifiers, colorings, or flavorings are present, so this does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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.