Waitrose

Salad cream

Barcode 5000169074282

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Salad cream is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives, including modified maize starch, flavourings, stabilisers (guar gum, xanthan gum), preservative (potassium sorbate), and antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA). Modified maize starch and flavourings are specifically pre-identified as UPF ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

sunflower oil

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

sugar

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

mustard powder

Ground mustard seeds, used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

free range egg yolk powder
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

sea salt

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

stabilisers guar gum and xanthan gum
OK

preservative potassium sorbate
OK

antioxidant calcium disodium edta
OK

colour riboflavin allergy advice: for allergens see ingredients in bold storage:

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Common questions about Salad cream

Is Salad cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Salad cream by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives, including modified maize starch, flavourings, stabilisers (guar gum, xanthan gum), preservative (potassium sorbate), and antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA). Modified maize starch and flavourings are specifically pre-identified as UPF ingredients.

Which ingredients in Salad cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Salad cream as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, flavourings. 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.