Tesco

Italian Nocellara Olives

Barcode 5059697699252

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Yes — Italian Nocellara Olives is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product contains an identified ultra-processed additive: acidity regulator (lactic acid). According to the given rules, the presence of this UPF ingredient makes the entire product ultra-processed. Other ingredients (green nocellara olives, salt, rapeseed oil) are minimally processed/basic culinary ingredients, but the lactic acid acidity regulator classifies the final product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

green nocellara olives

Green table olives from the Nocellara cultivar, typically brined and eaten as a ready-to-consume ingredient.
OK

salt

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

rapeseed oil

Edible oil pressed from rapeseed (canola) seeds, used for cooking and frying.
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 Italian Nocellara Olives

Is Italian Nocellara Olives ultra-processed?

Yes — Italian Nocellara Olives by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains an identified ultra-processed additive: acidity regulator (lactic acid). According to the given rules, the presence of this UPF ingredient makes the entire product ultra-processed. Other ingredients (green nocellara olives, salt, rapeseed oil) are minimally processed/basic culinary ingredients, but the lactic acid acidity regulator classifies the final product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Italian Nocellara Olives are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Italian Nocellara 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.