Waitrose, Essential Waitrose

Essential Waitrose sultanas

Barcode 5000169013328

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No — Essential Waitrose sultanas is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are just sultanas and sunflower oil, which are minimally processed foods without ultra-processed additives or industrial sweeteners per NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

sultanas

Dried seedless grapes; common ingredient in baking and dried fruit mixes.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.

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Common questions about Essential Waitrose sultanas

Is Essential Waitrose sultanas ultra-processed?

No — Essential Waitrose sultanas by Waitrose, Essential Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are just sultanas and sunflower oil, which are minimally processed foods without ultra-processed additives or industrial sweeteners per NOVA criteria.

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.