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Smooth Organic Peanut Butter

Barcode 5013665108344

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Yes — Smooth Organic Peanut Butter is ultra-processed.

The peanut butter contains organic sustainable palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered an ultra-processed ingredient in the NOVA system, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed despite the otherwise simple ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

roasted organic peanuts (91%)
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 Smooth Organic Peanut Butter

Is Smooth Organic Peanut Butter ultra-processed?

Yes — Smooth Organic Peanut Butter by Whole Earth is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The peanut butter contains organic sustainable palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered an ultra-processed ingredient in the NOVA system, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed despite the otherwise simple ingredients.

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

Nomi flags one ingredient in Smooth 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 Smooth Organic Peanut Butter?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Smooth Peanut Butter by meridian, Smooth 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.