Anchor

Anchor spreadable

Barcode 5000246728749

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No — Anchor spreadable is not ultra-processed.

A simple spread made with familiar culinary ingredients.

This spread is made from butter, rapeseed oil, water, salt, and beta-carotene colour. These are simple culinary ingredients, and beta-carotene is a basic colouring ingredient rather than an industrial formulation or UPF-defining additive. It does not contain artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils such as palm fruit oil.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

anchor butter (50%) (milk)
OK

rapeseed oil

A common edible oil pressed from rapeseeds; a basic culinary oil used for cooking and seasoning.
OK

water

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

salt (1.1%)
OK

colour (beta carotene)

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Common questions about Anchor spreadable

Is Anchor spreadable ultra-processed?

No — Anchor spreadable by Anchor is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This spread is made from butter, rapeseed oil, water, salt, and beta-carotene colour. These are simple culinary ingredients, and beta-carotene is a basic colouring ingredient rather than an industrial formulation or UPF-defining additive. It does not contain artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils such as palm fruit oil.

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.