Asda

Asda Crunchy Peanut Butter

Barcode 5052449669503

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Asda Crunchy Peanut Butter is ultra-processed.

The product contains palm oil, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient, so the product must be classified as ultra-processed according to the given rules. Other ingredients (peanuts, cane sugar, sea salt) are minimally processed foods and do not change the classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

peanuts (96%)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

sugar (cane)

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
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 Asda Crunchy Peanut Butter

Is Asda Crunchy Peanut Butter ultra-processed?

Yes — Asda Crunchy Peanut Butter by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains palm oil, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient, so the product must be classified as ultra-processed according to the given rules. Other ingredients (peanuts, cane sugar, sea salt) are minimally processed foods and do not change the classification.

Which ingredients in Asda Crunchy Peanut Butter are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Asda Crunchy Peanut Butter as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.