Green Olive Tapenade
Processing
3
Processed foods
Group 3 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
1
0 we grade moderate or higher
Counted from the label, not by quantity
Fat per 100g
14.50g
Medium
UK FSA front of pack threshold
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (1)
This label lists 1 acidity regulator.
E330
Citric acid
Acidity regulator
What it is. A mild acid found naturally in citrus fruit, made commercially by fermentation.
Why it is used. Adds tartness, balances flavour and helps preserve. One of the most used additives in food.
What the evidence says. Safe at food levels. No credible health concern for the additive itself.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E330
Ingredients
Green Olives (82%), Capers (7%), Garlic, Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Zest, Garlic Lemon Cl (Olive Oil, Lemon Oil), Lemon Juice, Black Pepper, Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, LacticAcid Allergy advice: Not suitable for customers with an allergy to nuts or sesame due to manufacturing met Safety Although extra care has been taken to remove all olive stones, some may remain. Our capers natural small white stamen that are visible within this product. Extra virgin olive oil may solidify below 7°C, this is normal, and the oil will clear at room temperature Packed in Greece for Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, London EC1N 2HT and Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd Belfast BT8 6FX. Careline 0800 636262. www.sainsburys.co.uk
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.