Is Cerebos Iodised Table Salt ultra-processed?

300 g Table salts Sold in New Zealand and France

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

salt, anti-caking agent (551), potassium iodate

Additives: E551 Silicon dioxide

Also detected, but not matched to one ingredient: E551 Silicon dioxide.

As written on the pack

salt, anti-caking agent (551), potassium iodate

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

E551 Silicon dioxide A food additive used to dissolve, dilute, disperse or otherwise physically modify a food additive or nutrient without altering its function -and without exerting any technological effect itself- in order to facilitate its handling, application or use of the food additive or nutrient.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 22nd. 13% of the table salts here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

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The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.