Solesta

Spray light

Barcode 4088600360607

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Spray light is ultra-processed.

The spray oil contains several industrial additives including emulsifiers (lecithins), a thickener (xanthan gum), an acidity regulator (citric acid used as a processing aid here), and a preservative (potassium sorbate). The presence of these cosmetic and stabilizing additives classifies it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

use within 3 months
OK

storage: store in a cool
OK

dark
OK

dry place
OK

once opened
OK

190mle extra virgin olive oil (53%)
OK

water

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

emulsifiers: lecithins (sunflower)
OK

acidity regulator

Additives used to control acidity (pH) and acidity in foods, such as citric acid, phosphates, sulphates. Generally considered basic food processing aid ingredients; many are allowed in foods and are not in themselves UPF.
OK

citric acid thickener
UPF

xanthan gum

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

potassium sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.
OK

p fore favouring sat dietary advice: suitable for vegans
OK

no artificial flavourings our to replace or refund it
OK

this does not affect your statutory rights you are not entirely satisfied with this product please return it to the specially produced for aldi stores ltd
OK

po box 26 atherstone
OK

warwickshire cv9 25h ill aldi energy aldi stores (ireland) ltd
OK

po box 726
OK

naas
OK

co kildare www
OK

aldi
OK

com fat catho

Common questions about Spray light

Is Spray light ultra-processed?

Yes — Spray light by Solesta is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The spray oil contains several industrial additives including emulsifiers (lecithins), a thickener (xanthan gum), an acidity regulator (citric acid used as a processing aid here), and a preservative (potassium sorbate). The presence of these cosmetic and stabilizing additives classifies it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Spray light are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Spray light as an ultra-processed marker: xanthan gum. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.