Yes — pitted hojiblanca olives is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes ferrous gluconate, a colour stabiliser, which is an isolated additive used to maintain colour in processed olives.
Other fruit & vegetables Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Not UPF
Italian Organic Tomato Purée
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Not UPF
Tiptree tomato ketchup
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Not UPF
Italian Tomato Purée
Tesco
Not UPF
Chickpea Spread
Freshona - Lidl
Not UPF
SO Organic Tomato Ketchup
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Tomato Sauce for Bolognese
Heinz
Not UPF
Heinz Tomato and Chilli Sauce
Heinz
Not UPF
Yes — pitted hojiblanca olives by cypressa is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes ferrous gluconate, a colour stabiliser, which is an isolated additive used to maintain colour in processed olives.
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.