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Yes — Anchor is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This spread contains beta-carotene, a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient. Beta-carotene is an isolated additive used for colouring, so its presence classifies the product as ultra-processed. The milk fat, rapeseed oil, water, and salt are not the factors driving this classification.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
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Yes — Anchor by Anchor is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This spread contains beta-carotene, a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient. Beta-carotene is an isolated additive used for colouring, so its presence classifies the product as ultra-processed. The milk fat, rapeseed oil, water, and salt are not the factors driving this classification.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Anchor as an ultra-processed marker: beta-carotene. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Spreadable Slightly Salted by Lurpak, Spreadable Lighter by Nordpak, Buttersoft by By sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.