Yes — Sliced black olives is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive ferrous gluconate as a stabiliser, which is an industrial additive used for colour/texture retention.
Other fruit & vegetables Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
apples
Tesco
Not UPF
Avocado
Aldi
Not UPF
Mango & passionfruit
Urban Fruit
Not UPF
Smashed Avocado
Holy Moly
Not UPF
Nocellara olives
Lidl
Not UPF
Pickled Dill Cucumbers
Krakus
Not UPF
Prunes in fruit juice
Not UPF
Chopped Tomatoes in a Rich Tomato Juice
Cucina
Not UPF
Pickled Gherkins
Dawtona
Not UPF
Whitworth Sunny Raisins
Whitworths
Not UPF
Yes — Sliced black olives by Morrisons, Bilash is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive ferrous gluconate as a stabiliser, which is an industrial additive used for colour/texture retention.
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.