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Yes — Olive oil is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations that classify it as ultra-processed according to NOVA, specifically: emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), thickener (xanthan gum), and unspecified flavouring.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other cooking & baking Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
100% Pure Maple Syrup
Maple Crest
Not UPF
Sugar
Silver spoon,
Not UPF
Paxo natural breadcrumbs
Paxo
Not UPF
Canadian Amber Maple Syrup
Waitrose
Not UPF
Light brown soft sugar
Tesco
Not UPF
The pantry Baking powder
Aldi
Not UPF
White Breadcrumbs
Tesco
Not UPF
Multiseed Bread Mix
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Baking Powder
Tesco - Stockwell & Co
Not UPF
Canadian Maple Syrup
buckwud
Not UPF
Yes — Olive oil by Fry light is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations that classify it as ultra-processed according to NOVA, specifically: emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), thickener (xanthan gum), and unspecified flavouring.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Olive oil as an ultra-processed marker: xanthan gum. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil imp by Filippo Berio, Napolina Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500Ml by Napolina. 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.
