Waitrose

Taramasalata

Barcode 5000169187333

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

No — Taramasalata is not ultra-processed.

Contains mostly basic culinary ingredients (rapeseed oil, water, cod roe, lemon juice, fortified wheat flour, onion, salt, sugar, beetroot red, yeast, citric acid) and no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, or flavorings. Fortified flour, natural color (beetroot red), and citric acid are not considered UPF in this framework.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

water

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

cod roe (fish) (15%)
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin thiamin)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

beetroot red color

A color additive derived from beetroot used to impart red color to foods; often an extracted pigment or synthetic/colorant added to enhance appearance.
OK

yeast

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

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.

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Common questions about Taramasalata

Is Taramasalata ultra-processed?

No — Taramasalata by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains mostly basic culinary ingredients (rapeseed oil, water, cod roe, lemon juice, fortified wheat flour, onion, salt, sugar, beetroot red, yeast, citric acid) and no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, or flavorings. Fortified flour, natural color (beetroot red), and citric acid are not considered UPF in this framework.

Which ingredients in Taramasalata are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Taramasalata as an ultra-processed marker: beetroot red color. 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.