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Salad Cream by Bramwells
Bramwells

Salad Cream

Barcode 4088600053424
Scanned  35  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Salad Cream is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients including modified maize starch, xanthan gum, guar gum, and caramelised sugar syrup, which are used as thickeners, stabilizers, or processed sweetening/flavouring agents.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    egg yolk
    The yellow portion of a chicken egg, rich in fats and proteins, used to enrich sauces, custards, and baked goods.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    mustard powder
    Ground mustard seeds, used as a spice and flavoring.
  • UPF
    xanthan gum
    A polysaccharide thickener derived from fermentation of sugars; widely used as a food additive.
  • UPF
    guar gum
    A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
  • UPF
    caramelised sugar syrup
    A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    riboflavin (vitamin b2) colorant
    Riboflavin used as a yellow-orange colorant or vitamin fortification in foods.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

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Common questions about Salad Cream

Is Salad Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Salad Cream by Bramwells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients including modified maize starch, xanthan gum, guar gum, and caramelised sugar syrup, which are used as thickeners, stabilizers, or processed sweetening/flavouring agents.

Which ingredients in Salad Cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Salad Cream as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, xanthan gum, guar gum, caramelised sugar syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Salad Cream?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Classic Salad Dressing by Mary Berry's, Honey & Mustard Dressing by Farrington’s, French Style Dressing by Tesco. 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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