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Smooth Peanut Butter by Sun pat
Sun pat

Smooth Peanut Butter

Barcode 5060391623139
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Smooth Peanut Butter is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifiers/additives such as stabiliser and E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), which are industrial ingredients used to modify texture and stability according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    peanuts 94%
  • OK
    stabiliser
  • UPF
    mono- and diglycerides
    A common food additive used as an emulsifier made from glycerides of fatty acids; often derived from vegetable fats. It helps improve texture and shelf-life.
  • OK
    sugar (cane)
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    peanut oil 1%
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.

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Common questions about Smooth Peanut Butter

Is Smooth Peanut Butter ultra-processed?

Yes — Smooth Peanut Butter by Sun pat is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifiers/additives such as stabiliser and E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), which are industrial ingredients used to modify texture and stability according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Smooth Peanut Butter are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Smooth Peanut Butter as an ultra-processed marker: mono- and diglycerides. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Smooth Peanut Butter?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Smooth Peanut Butter by meridian, Smooth Peanut Butter by Pip & Nut. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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