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Flora ProActiv Buttery Taste by Flora
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Flora ProActiv Buttery Taste

Barcode 8719200255418
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Flora ProActiv Buttery Taste is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes emulsifier (lecithin) and natural flavourings, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and flavor and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    vegetable oils (rapeseed oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil)
    A blend of common culinary vegetable oils used for frying, baking, and cooking.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • UPF
    plant sterol esters (phytosterol esters) 9% (equivalent to 5.4% plant sterols)
    Processed sterol ester additive used to lower cholesterol in fortified foods; extracted/esterified phytosterols.
  • OK
    salt (sodium chloride)
    Common mineral salt used for seasoning; essential for flavor.
  • 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 and d
    A fortified food additive consisting of fat-soluble vitamins A and D, often added to dairy, cereals, and spreads for nutritional enhancement.

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Common questions about Flora ProActiv Buttery Taste

Is Flora ProActiv Buttery Taste ultra-processed?

Yes — Flora ProActiv Buttery Taste by Flora is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes emulsifier (lecithin) and natural flavourings, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and flavor and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Flora ProActiv Buttery Taste are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Flora ProActiv Buttery Taste as ultra-processed markers: plant sterol esters (phytosterol esters) 9% (equivalent to 5.4% plant sterols), natural flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Flora ProActiv Buttery Taste?

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?

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