Is Eridanous Whole Kalamon Olives ultra-processed?

450 g / 250 g net Black olives Sold in the United Kingdom and Spain

It's processed, but not ultra-processed

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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

Kalamon Olives, Water, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (processing marker) 3.6%, Red Wine Vinegar, Sea Salt (processing marker)

As written on the pack

Kalamon Olives, Water, 3.6% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Sea Salt.

Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.

Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.
Vegetable oil Vegetable oils are pressed or extracted from seeds, nuts and fruits.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 8th. 0% of the black olives 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.
NOVA measures processing, not nutrition. For nutrition, Open Food Facts gives this product a Nutri-Score of D (from A, best, to E).
General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.