Saxa

Fine Sea Salt

Barcode 5019989103096

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Yes — Fine Sea Salt is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains an industrial additive: anti-caking agent (sodium hexacyanoferrate II), which is an extracted, synthesized additive used to modify the physical properties of the salt.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sea salt

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

sodium ferrocyanide (also known as sodium hexacyanoferrate(ii))

An inorganic anti-caking agent used to prevent clumping in salt and other powdered foods. It is a cyanide-containing ferrocyanide complex and is used in small amounts as a food additive.

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Common questions about Fine Sea Salt

Is Fine Sea Salt ultra-processed?

Yes — Fine Sea Salt by Saxa is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains an industrial additive: anti-caking agent (sodium hexacyanoferrate II), which is an extracted, synthesized additive used to modify the physical properties of the salt.

Which ingredients in Fine Sea Salt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Fine Sea Salt as an ultra-processed marker: sodium ferrocyanide (also known as sodium hexacyanoferrate(ii)). 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.