Tesco

Unsalted Butter

Barcode 5054775188321

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No — Unsalted Butter is not ultra-processed.

The only ingredient is butter (milk), which is a basic, minimally processed dairy product without any industrial additives, refined syrups, or cosmetic processing agents. According to NOVA, this would fall into the minimally processed foods category, not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.

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Common questions about Unsalted Butter

Is Unsalted Butter ultra-processed?

No — Unsalted Butter by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The only ingredient is butter (milk), which is a basic, minimally processed dairy product without any industrial additives, refined syrups, or cosmetic processing agents. According to NOVA, this would fall into the minimally processed foods category, not ultra-processed.

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.