Olive Loaf, Olive
The processing score reflects 26 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup, modified ingredients, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
19 listed · 4 flagged for reviewMECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, WATER, PORK, OLIVES (OLIVES STUFFED WITH MINCED PIMENTO [CONTAINS SODIUM ALGINATE, GUAR GUM, CALCIUM CHLORIDE], WATER, SALT, LACTIC ACID), NONFAT DRY MILK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SWEET RED PEPPERS, CORN SYRUP, SALT, BEEF, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, DEXTROSE, FLAVORINGS, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM NITRITE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, VITAMIN C.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Olive Loaf, Olive scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Chicken): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Olives (Olives Stuffed With Minced Pimento [Contains Sodium Alginate, Guar Gum, Calcium Chloride], Water, Salt, Lactic Acid), Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Phosphates): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Deli Meats, this product is more processed than about 93% of the 4,591 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Olive Loaf, Olive's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Flavorings.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Lactate, Sodium Lactate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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