mergulo

Cashew nut-butter

Barcode 5060779090003

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No — Cashew nut-butter is not ultra-processed.

The product only contains basic culinary ingredients (cashew nuts, chickpeas, coconut oil, unspecified vegetable oil, water, salt, natural vegetable concentrate, and citric acid). There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other extracted additives that would classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA. Citric acid is a simple common additive that does not on its own make a food ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

cashew nuts 25%
OK

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
OK

chickpeas

Also known as garbanzo beans; a pale beige legume used in dishes like hummus, stews, and salads.
OK

water

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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natural concentrate (carrot & pumpkin) and citric acid

Common questions about Cashew nut-butter

Is Cashew nut-butter ultra-processed?

No — Cashew nut-butter by mergulo is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product only contains basic culinary ingredients (cashew nuts, chickpeas, coconut oil, unspecified vegetable oil, water, salt, natural vegetable concentrate, and citric acid). There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other extracted additives that would classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA. Citric acid is a simple common additive that does not on its own make a food ultra-processed.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.