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Flora Natural Ingredients Lighter by Flora
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Flora Natural Ingredients Lighter

Barcode 8719200269934
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Flora Natural Ingredients Lighter is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations such as emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and natural flavourings, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower, linseed)
    A blend of neutral culinary oils derived from rapeseed, sunflower, and linseed, used for frying, baking, and dressing.
  • OK
    coconut fat
    Fat sourced from coconuts, commonly used as a cooking oil or fat in various preparations.
  • OK
    salt
    Fine mineral salt used for seasoning; percentage indicates formulation level in the product.
  • UPF
    monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids
    A food additive used as an emulsifier to help blend fats and water in processed foods. Derived from glycerol and fatty acids; commonly labeled as mono- and diglycerides (E471).
  • OK
    vinegar
    A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
  • 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.

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Common questions about Flora Natural Ingredients Lighter

Is Flora Natural Ingredients Lighter ultra-processed?

Yes — Flora Natural Ingredients Lighter by Flora is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations such as emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and natural flavourings, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Flora Natural Ingredients Lighter are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Flora Natural Ingredients Lighter as ultra-processed markers: monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids, natural flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Flora Natural Ingredients Lighter?

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.

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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