Morrisons

Olive Spread

Barcode 5010525201337

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Yes — Olive Spread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and added flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive. These ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

olive spread reduced fat spread 42% made with olive oil (10%). 450g e 74% less saturated fat than morrisons butter. ingredients water
UPF

Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed)

A blend of oils extracted from palm and rapeseed plants.
OK

olive oil (10%)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

vitamin e (tocopherol)

A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin used as a dietary supplement and stabilizer in fats and oils.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

color (carotenes)

Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.
OK

vitamin a

Fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immunity, and cell function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or fortifying agent.
OK

vitamin d how to store keep refrigerated

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Common questions about Olive Spread

Is Olive Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Olive Spread by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and added flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive. These ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Olive Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Olive Spread as ultra-processed markers: Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), flavouring, color (carotenes). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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?

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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.