Tesco

Pitted Kalamata olives

Barcode 5057753238582

Scanned 26 times by Nomi users

No — Pitted Kalamata olives is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are olives, water, salt, red wine vinegar, and lactic acid as an acidity regulator. These are basic, minimally processed ingredients without industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed additives, so the product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

kalamata olive

A dark purple to black olive from the Kalamata region of Greece, commonly cured and used as a savory ingredient in salads, antipasti, and Mediterranean dishes.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

red wine vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.

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Common questions about Pitted Kalamata olives

Is Pitted Kalamata olives ultra-processed?

No — Pitted Kalamata olives by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are olives, water, salt, red wine vinegar, and lactic acid as an acidity regulator. These are basic, minimally processed ingredients without industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed additives, so the product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Pitted Kalamata olives are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pitted Kalamata olives as an ultra-processed marker: lactic acid. 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.