ProActiv

ProActiv Olive Oil Spread

Barcode 8719200255395

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Yes — ProActiv Olive Oil Spread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations including plant sterol esters, emulsifier (lecithin), and natural flavourings.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

vegetable oils (rapeseed, olive oil 7% (refined olive oil, extra virgin olive oil), sunflower, coconut, linseed)
OK

plant sterol esters 9% (5.4% plant sterols)
OK

salt (0.8%)
OK

lecithin

A natural emulsifier commonly derived from soy, sunflower, or other seeds. Used to help blend fats with water in foods like chocolates, margarine, and bakery products.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

vitamin a

Fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immunity, and cell function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or fortifying agent.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.

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Common questions about ProActiv Olive Oil Spread

Is ProActiv Olive Oil Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — ProActiv Olive Oil Spread by ProActiv is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations including plant sterol esters, emulsifier (lecithin), and natural flavourings.

Which ingredients in ProActiv Olive Oil Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in ProActiv Olive Oil Spread as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to ProActiv Olive Oil Spread?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Spreadable Slightly Salted by Lurpak, Spreadable Lighter by Nordpak, Buttersoft by By sainsbury's. 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?

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.

ProActiv Olive Oil Spread

Ingredients

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Common questions about ProActiv Olive Oil Spread

Is ProActiv Olive Oil Spread ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in ProActiv Olive Oil Spread are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to ProActiv Olive Oil Spread?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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