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Crisp & aromatic all butter Kalamata olive twists

Barcode 5000169101629

No — Crisp & aromatic all butter Kalamata olive twists is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary components: wheat flour, butter, black olive pieces, skimmed milk powder, salt, yeast, barley malt flour, and sugar. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
OK

butter (_milk_) 26%
OK

black olive pieces 7%
OK

skimmed milk powder

Dehydrated milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient in foods and beverages.
OK

salt

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

barley malt flour

A flour derived from malted barley used in baking to add color and sweetness.
OK

sugar

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

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Common questions about Crisp & aromatic all butter Kalamata olive twists

Is Crisp & aromatic all butter Kalamata olive twists ultra-processed?

No — Crisp & aromatic all butter Kalamata olive twists by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary components: wheat flour, butter, black olive pieces, skimmed milk powder, salt, yeast, barley malt flour, and sugar. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.