Yes — Buttery Taste is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday, despite some wholesome ingredients.
This spread is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and sunflower lecithin are emulsifiers, while natural flavourings and colour (carotenes) are pre-identified UPF ingredients. It also contains responsibly sourced palm oil, which is considered highly processed and refined under this classification. The product is therefore classified as UPF, despite containing basic ingredients such as rapeseed oil, water, salt, citric acid, and added vitamins.
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Soy Sauce
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Not UPF
Classic Houmous
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Not UPF
Italian Tomato Passata
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Not UPF
Kikkoman Soyasaus glutenfrei
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Duchy Organic Mayonnaise
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Not UPF
SMOOTH ALMOND BUTTER
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Yes — Buttery Taste by Benecol is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This spread is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and sunflower lecithin are emulsifiers, while natural flavourings and colour (carotenes) are pre-identified UPF ingredients. It also contains responsibly sourced palm oil, which is considered highly processed and refined under this classification. The product is therefore classified as UPF, despite containing basic ingredients such as rapeseed oil, water, salt, citric acid, and added vitamins.
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.