Sainsbury's

Smooth & Velvety Almond Unsweetened

Barcode 5063334010782

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Yes — Smooth & Velvety Almond Unsweetened is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several cosmetic and texturizing additives and industrial ingredients, including stabilisers (locust bean gum, gellan gum), an emulsifier (lecithins), and an acidity regulator (dipotassium phosphate). These additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

almond (2.3%)
OK

tricalcium phosphate

A calcium salt used as a food additive and calcium source; commonly used as anti-caking agent in powders and as a mineral supplement.
OK

stabilisers: locust bean gum
UPF

gellan gum

A water-soluble polysaccharide produced by the bacterium Sphingomonas elodea, widely used as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer in foods and beverages.
OK

acidity regulator: dipotassium phosphate
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

emulsifier: lecithins; potassium iodate
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin d. ! allergy advice:

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Common questions about Smooth & Velvety Almond Unsweetened

Is Smooth & Velvety Almond Unsweetened ultra-processed?

Yes — Smooth & Velvety Almond Unsweetened by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several cosmetic and texturizing additives and industrial ingredients, including stabilisers (locust bean gum, gellan gum), an emulsifier (lecithins), and an acidity regulator (dipotassium phosphate). These additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Smooth & Velvety Almond Unsweetened are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Smooth & Velvety Almond Unsweetened as an ultra-processed marker: gellan gum. 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.