Aldi,Bramwells

Salad Cream 30% Less Fat

Barcode 4088600053431

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Yes — Salad Cream 30% Less Fat is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: modified maize starch (a processed starch), guar gum and xanthan gum (thickeners/stabilizers), saccharin (an artificial sweetener), and caramelised sugar syrup (an industrial sugar product). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in NOVA Group 4 (UPF).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
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

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

guar gum

Plant-derived thickening agent used as a stabilizer in foods.
UPF

xanthan gum

A microbial polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer; widely used food additive.
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

sweetener: saccharin
OK

riboflavin (vitamin b2) colorant

Riboflavin used as a yellow-orange colorant or vitamin fortification in foods.

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Common questions about Salad Cream 30% Less Fat

Is Salad Cream 30% Less Fat ultra-processed?

Yes — Salad Cream 30% Less Fat by Aldi,Bramwells 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: modified maize starch (a processed starch), guar gum and xanthan gum (thickeners/stabilizers), saccharin (an artificial sweetener), and caramelised sugar syrup (an industrial sugar product). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in NOVA Group 4 (UPF).

Which ingredients in Salad Cream 30% Less Fat are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Salad Cream 30% Less Fat as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, guar gum, xanthan gum, caramelised sugar syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.