No — Sardines in organic olive oil and lemon is not ultra-processed.
The product contains only whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (sardines, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, lemon juice, sea salt) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or processing aids associated with ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.
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No — Sardines in organic olive oil and lemon by Fish 4 Ever is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains only whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (sardines, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, lemon juice, sea salt) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or processing aids associated with ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.
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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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.