Waitrose,Essential Waitrose

Almond Unsweeteened

Barcode 5000169585139

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Yes — Almond Unsweeteened is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives used as stabilisers and emulsifiers: locust bean gum, gellan gum, and rapeseed lecithin. These are extracted/processed ingredients added to modify texture and stability, which fits NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods. The presence of added vitamins and minerals for fortification does not itself make a product UPF, but the texture-modifying additives do.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

almonds

Edible seeds from almond trees, a common tree nut.
OK

tricalcium phosphate

A calcium salt used as a food additive and calcium source; commonly used as anti-caking agent in powders and as a mineral supplement.
OK

sea salt

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

stabiliser (locust bean gum, gellan gum)
OK

emulsifier (rapeseed lecithin)
OK

vitamin e (tocopherol)

A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin used as a dietary supplement and stabilizer in fats and oils.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b2
OK

vitamin d2

A nutrient used for fortification in foods and dietary supplements; not a food per se but a common fortifying additive.

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Common questions about Almond Unsweeteened

Is Almond Unsweeteened ultra-processed?

Yes — Almond Unsweeteened by Waitrose,Essential Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives used as stabilisers and emulsifiers: locust bean gum, gellan gum, and rapeseed lecithin. These are extracted/processed ingredients added to modify texture and stability, which fits NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods. The presence of added vitamins and minerals for fortification does not itself make a product UPF, but the texture-modifying additives do.

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.