Maribel

Smooth Peanut Butter

Barcode 4335619181342

Yes — Smooth Peanut Butter is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, a highly processed and refined oil identified as a UPF ingredient. The roasted peanuts, salt, peanut oil, and sugar are not individually sufficient to make it UPF, but the palm oil leads to the overall classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

94% roasted peanuts
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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

1% peanut oil
OK

sugar

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

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Common questions about Smooth Peanut Butter

Is Smooth Peanut Butter ultra-processed?

Yes — Smooth Peanut Butter by Maribel is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, a highly processed and refined oil identified as a UPF ingredient. The roasted peanuts, salt, peanut oil, and sugar are not individually sufficient to make it UPF, but the palm oil leads to the overall classification.

Which ingredients in Smooth Peanut Butter are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Smooth Peanut Butter as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.