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Whole Earth Golden Roasted Crunchy Peanut Butter by Whole Earth
Whole Earth

Whole Earth Golden Roasted Crunchy Peanut Butter

Barcode 5013665115717
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Whole Earth Golden Roasted Crunchy Peanut Butter is ultra-processed.

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

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    _roasted peanuts (98%)_
  • OK
    palm oil
    Palm oil derived from the fruit of oil palms, a common edible oil used in cooking and processed foods.
  • 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 Whole Earth Golden Roasted Crunchy Peanut Butter

Is Whole Earth Golden Roasted Crunchy Peanut Butter ultra-processed?

Yes — Whole Earth Golden Roasted Crunchy Peanut Butter by Whole Earth is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains sustainable palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. The other ingredients (roasted peanuts, sea salt) are minimally processed, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

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.

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