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least processed sardines in olive oil
The least processed
sardines in olive oil.
We scored 13 sardines in olive oil products sold across UK supermarkets. Sorted by NOVA processing group + additive count.
10 verified · 2 estimated · 1 unscored
The score range
Mostly mid-pack. Trade-offs everywhere.
Best
58
Median
58
Worst
58
From verified-NOVA only.
Coverage77% of this category has a verified NOVA score. The rest are estimated from additive count and ingredient length, or hidden until classified.
01
additives 0ingredients 7nutri B
71
02
additives 0ingredients 9nutri C
67
03
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 3nutri C
58
04
Sardines In Olive Oil
Ortiz · 140g
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 4nutri B
58
05
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 4nutri A
58
06
Sardine in olive oil
John West · 120g (90g drained)
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 3nutri B
58
07
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 3nutri D
58
08
Sardines huile
John West
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 4nutri B
58
09
Sardines
Forever Fish
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 3nutri B
58
10
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 3nutri A
58
11
sardine fillets in olive oil with lemon
specially selected, Aldi · 115g drained weight 80g
At·Aldi
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 5nutri B
58
12
Pen Duick - Sardines à l'Huile d'Olive Vierge Extra
Connétable · 135 g
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 3nutri C
58
13
Sardines in organic sunflower oil
Fish4ever
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri B
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Methodology
How we score sardines in olive oil.
Each product starts at a NOVA baseline (96 / 78 / 58 / 32 for groups 1–4). We deduct 4 points per additive and small amounts for very long ingredient lists. Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Where a NOVA group isn't yet recorded, we mark the score "estimated" and dash the dial — we don't fake a verified number.
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