Morrisons

Salted Spreadable

Barcode 5010525223797

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Yes — Salted Spreadable is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes an added coloring agent, carotenes, which is an extracted additive used to alter appearance. Presence of such industrial additives places the product in the UPF category under NOVA, even though the base ingredients (butter, rapeseed oil, water, salt) are minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

ingredients butter (milk) (50%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

water

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

salt (1%)
UPF

color (carotenes)

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

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Common questions about Salted Spreadable

Is Salted Spreadable ultra-processed?

Yes — Salted Spreadable by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes an added coloring agent, carotenes, which is an extracted additive used to alter appearance. Presence of such industrial additives places the product in the UPF category under NOVA, even though the base ingredients (butter, rapeseed oil, water, salt) are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Salted Spreadable are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Salted Spreadable as an ultra-processed marker: 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.