Yes — Flora Buttery is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations: emulsifier (sunflower lecithin) and natural flavourings. These are extracted/isolated additives used to enhance texture and flavour, which fits NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
100% peanut butter smooth
Millies
Not UPF
Crunchy Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter
Pip & Nut
Not UPF
Super Seeded Nut Butter
M&S
Not UPF
Crunchy peanut butter
Aldi
Not UPF
Peanut Butter
GRANDESSA
Not UPF
Organic crunchy peanut butter
Waitrose
Not UPF
Crunchy Peanut Butter
Whole earth
Not UPF
Crunchy Peanut Butter
Grandessa
Not UPF
Smooth peanut butter
Meridian
Not UPF
Drizzler Super Smooth Peanut Butter
Whole Earth
Not UPF
Yes — Flora Buttery by Flora is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations: emulsifier (sunflower lecithin) and natural flavourings. These are extracted/isolated additives used to enhance texture and flavour, which fits NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Flora Buttery as ultra-processed markers: sunflower lecithin, natural flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.