The Groovy Food Company

Organic Cooking Spray with Virgin Coconut Oil

Barcode 5038695460194

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Yes — Organic Cooking Spray with Virgin Coconut Oil is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of natural coconut flavouring (an added flavour), sunflower lecithin (an emulsifier), and xanthan gum (a thickener), all of which are industrial additives per NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

organic vegetable oils (organic rapeseed oil)
OK

organic virgin coconut oil (10%) water
OK

organic alcohol
OK

natural coconut flavouring
OK

emulsifier (organic sunflower lecithin)
OK

preservative (citric acid)
UPF

xanthan gum

A fermented polysaccharide thickener used as a food additive to improve texture.

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Common questions about Organic Cooking Spray with Virgin Coconut Oil

Is Organic Cooking Spray with Virgin Coconut Oil ultra-processed?

Yes — Organic Cooking Spray with Virgin Coconut Oil by The Groovy Food Company is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of natural coconut flavouring (an added flavour), sunflower lecithin (an emulsifier), and xanthan gum (a thickener), all of which are industrial additives per NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Organic Cooking Spray with Virgin Coconut Oil are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Organic Cooking Spray with Virgin Coconut Oil as an ultra-processed marker: xanthan gum. 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.