Stockwell

Cooking Oil Spread

Barcode 5057545985373

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cooking Oil Spread is ultra-processed.

Contains palm oil (pre-identified UPF ingredient), palm kernel oil, added flavouring, and added colour (beta-carotene), which are indicators of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

palm kernel oil

Edible oil extracted from palm kernels, commonly used for frying, cooking, and as an ingredient in processed foods.
OK

salt (1%)
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

beta-carotene

A natural or synthetic orange pigment used as a colorant in foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin a

Fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immunity, and cell function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or fortifying agent.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.

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Common questions about Cooking Oil Spread

Is Cooking Oil Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Cooking Oil Spread by Stockwell is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains palm oil (pre-identified UPF ingredient), palm kernel oil, added flavouring, and added colour (beta-carotene), which are indicators of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Cooking Oil Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cooking Oil Spread as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, flavouring, beta-carotene. 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.