heinz

Salad Cream

Barcode 5000157140234

Scanned 37 times by Nomi users

Yes — Salad Cream is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour (a pre-identified UPF ingredient) and the artificial sweetener acesulfame K, which is an industrially produced additive. These additives make the product an industrial formulation according to the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

2 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 rapeseed (canola). Used for frying or dressing.
OK

sugar

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

pasteurized egg yolks

Egg yolks that have been pasteurized for safety; used as a cooking ingredient.
UPF

modified starch (corn)

Chemically or enzymatically modified starch used as a thickener and texture enhancer in processed foods.
OK

mustard

A ground seed condiment made from mustard seeds, water, and sometimes vinegar or spices.
OK

salt

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

acesulfame potassium

A non-nutritive artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute in foods and beverages.
OK

riboflavin (vitamin b2)

A vitamin used as a colorant and nutrient in foods; commonly added for yellow-orange color.

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Common questions about Salad Cream

Is Salad Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Salad Cream by heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour (a pre-identified UPF ingredient) and the artificial sweetener acesulfame K, which is an industrially produced additive. These additives make the product an industrial formulation according to the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Salad Cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Salad Cream as ultra-processed markers: modified starch (corn), acesulfame potassium. 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.