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Yes — proactiv is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday, though it may support cholesterol management.
ProActiv is classified as ultra-processed because it contains lecithin, an industrial emulsifier, and natural flavourings, which are extracted or formulated additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The plant sterol esters are also isolated industrial ingredients rather than basic culinary components. The rapeseed, coconut, and sunflower oils, salt, water, and vitamins alone would not make it ultra-processed.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Real Ketchup 485 g
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double concentré de tomates bio
Mutti
Not UPF
Passata
Cirio
Not UPF
Fiery Goan Curry
The Spice Tailor
Not UPF
Sun dried dried tomato pesto
Filippo Berio
Not UPF
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Houmous
Waitrose
Not UPF
Smooth Peanut Butter
The Foodie Market
Not UPF
Crunchy Peanut Butter
The Foodie Market
Not UPF
Mango Chutney
Tesco
Not UPF
Golden Roasted Peanut Butter Drizzle imp
Whole Earth
Not UPF
Yes — proactiv by Flora proactiv is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). ProActiv is classified as ultra-processed because it contains lecithin, an industrial emulsifier, and natural flavourings, which are extracted or formulated additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The plant sterol esters are also isolated industrial ingredients rather than basic culinary components. The rapeseed, coconut, and sunflower oils, salt, water, and vitamins alone would not make it ultra-processed.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Spreadable Lighter by Nordpak, Buttersoft by By sainsbury's, Countrylife Spreadable. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
