grandessa

Peanut butter

Barcode 4088600294278

Scanned 34 times by Nomi users

Yes — Peanut butter is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil identified as a UPF ingredient. The presence of added sugar, an industrially refined sugar, further supports the UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

peanuts (96%)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.

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Common questions about Peanut butter

Is Peanut butter ultra-processed?

Yes — Peanut butter by grandessa is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil identified as a UPF ingredient. The presence of added sugar, an industrially refined sugar, further supports the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Peanut butter are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Peanut butter as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Peanut butter?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Smooth Peanut Butter by meridian, Smooth Peanut Butter by Pip & Nut. 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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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.