Whole Earth

Crunchy Organic Peanut Butter

Barcode 5013665108320

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Yes — Crunchy Organic Peanut Butter is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains organic sustainable palm oil, which is a highly refined industrial oil identified as a UPF ingredient. The other ingredients (roasted organic peanuts and sea salt) are minimally processed, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

peanuts

Peanuts are a legume (commonly used as a nut-like, high-protein snack and ingredient). Typically used as roasted peanuts in foods like peanut butter or snack mixes.
UPF

palm oil

Palm oil extracted from the fruit of oil palms; a common edible oil used in cooking and processed foods. Depending on processing, it can be refined and highly processed.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.

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Common questions about Crunchy Organic Peanut Butter

Is Crunchy Organic Peanut Butter ultra-processed?

Yes — Crunchy Organic Peanut Butter by Whole Earth is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains organic sustainable palm oil, which is a highly refined industrial oil identified as a UPF ingredient. The other ingredients (roasted organic peanuts and sea salt) are minimally processed, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Crunchy Organic Peanut Butter are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Crunchy Organic Peanut Butter as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Crunchy Organic Peanut Butter?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Crunchy Peanut Butter by Meridian, Meridian Foods, Crunchy peanut butter by Pip & Nut. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.