Yes — Peanut Butter is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This peanut butter is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, a highly processed and refined oil identified as a UPF ingredient. The peanuts, sea salt, and sugar would not independently make it ultra-processed, but the palm oil is sufficient for the classification.
Other fruit & vegetables Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Not UPF
Original Salted Peanuts
KP
Not UPF
Red Kidney Beans in Water imp
Napolina
Not UPF
curry cauliflower bites
Holland & Barrett
Not UPF
Tomato Sauce for Bolognese
Heinz
Not UPF
SO Organic Tomato Ketchup
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Heinz Tomato and Chilli Sauce
Heinz
Not UPF
Aubergine Pickle
Patak's
Not UPF
Organic kimchi
Biona Organic
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Yes — Peanut Butter by Grandessa (Aldi) is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This peanut butter is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, a highly processed and refined oil identified as a UPF ingredient. The peanuts, sea salt, and sugar would not independently make it ultra-processed, but the palm oil is sufficient for the classification.
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.
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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.