Is MinaVit Omega 3 Fish Oil ultra-processed?

50 Capsules Animal fats Sold in the United Kingdom and Ireland

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

Ingredients Fish Oil, Capsule Shell (Beef Gelatine (ultra-processing marker), Glycerol (ultra-processing marker)), Alpha-Tocopherol

Additives: E307 Alpha-tocopherol , E422 Glycerol , E428 Gelatine

As written on the pack

Ingredients Fish Oil, Capsule Shell (Beef Gelatine, Humectant: Glycerol), Antioxidant: Alpha-Tocopherol.

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

E422 Glycerol Glycerol is a sweet-tasting liquid used to keep products moist and soft.
E428 Gelatine Gelatine is a gelling agent made from collagen in animal skin and bones.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 251st. 25% of the animal fats 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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