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Spreadable slightly salted

Barcode 5000169610442

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No — Spreadable slightly salted is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list is valid and contains only basic ingredients: butter, milk, rapeseed oil, water, and salt. No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other markers of ultra-processing per NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

butter

A dairy product made by churning cream; a basic fat used in cooking and baking.
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
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

salt

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

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Common questions about Spreadable slightly salted

Is Spreadable slightly salted ultra-processed?

No — Spreadable slightly salted by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list is valid and contains only basic ingredients: butter, milk, rapeseed oil, water, and salt. No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other markers of ultra-processing per NOVA guidelines.

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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