Yes — french style dressing is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients used for texture and preservation. Specifically, xanthan gum (a thickener) and potassium sorbate (a preservative) are extracted/industrial additives, and lemon juice from concentrate is an industrially processed ingredient. According to the NOVA criteria provided, the presence of such additives makes the product UPF.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Tomato Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Soy Sauce
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Engevita
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup BIO
Heinz
Not UPF
Crunchy Peanut Butter
Meridian, Meridian Foods
Not UPF
Soy Sauce
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Salsa di Soia
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Tomato Passata
Baresa
Not UPF
Tiptree tomato ketchup
Wilkin & Sons
Not UPF
Yes — french style dressing by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients used for texture and preservation. Specifically, xanthan gum (a thickener) and potassium sorbate (a preservative) are extracted/industrial additives, and lemon juice from concentrate is an industrially processed ingredient. According to the NOVA criteria provided, the presence of such additives makes the product UPF.
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.