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Essential Roasted & Salted Peanuts

Barcode 5000169630952

No — Essential Roasted & Salted Peanuts is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are roasted peanuts, rapeseed oil, and salt. These are basic foods and culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or emulsifiers, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

roasted peanuts (97%)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

salt

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

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Common questions about Essential Roasted & Salted Peanuts

Is Essential Roasted & Salted Peanuts ultra-processed?

No — Essential Roasted & Salted Peanuts by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are roasted peanuts, rapeseed oil, and salt. These are basic foods and culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or emulsifiers, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under 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.