Marks And Spencer

Marks & Spencer Frozen Croissanrs

Barcode 00041089

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No — Marks & Spencer Frozen Croissanrs is not ultra-processed.

This frozen pastry is made from familiar baking ingredients such as wheat flour, butter, water, sugar, yeast, milk, egg, and salt, along with dried fermented wheat flour, extra gluten to strengthen the dough, and ascorbic acid as a standard flour treatment agent. It does not contain industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other cosmetic additives typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits within the category of a traditionally formulated baked good rather than an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

Finely milled flour ground from wheat kernels, used as a base ingredient in many baked goods.
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butter

Dairy fat made by churning cream; contains about 24% milk solids in this product; used as a cooking fat or flavoring.
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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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wheat gluten

A protein-rich dried form of gluten obtained from wheat, used as a binder and texturizer in bakery and meat substitutes.
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dried milk (milk powder)

Milk powder produced by drying milk, a processed dairy product.
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pasteurised egg

A basic animal-derived food ingredient from eggs. Used as a protein source in dishes.
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salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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fermented wheat flour (contains gluten)

Fermented wheat flour, a processed ingredient from wheat used to add structure or flavor; contains gluten.
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ascorbic acid (vitamin c) used as flour treatment agent

Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.

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Common questions about Marks & Spencer Frozen Croissanrs

Is Marks & Spencer Frozen Croissanrs ultra-processed?

No — Marks & Spencer Frozen Croissanrs by Marks And Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This frozen pastry is made from familiar baking ingredients such as wheat flour, butter, water, sugar, yeast, milk, egg, and salt, along with dried fermented wheat flour, extra gluten to strengthen the dough, and ascorbic acid as a standard flour treatment agent. It does not contain industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other cosmetic additives typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits within the category of a traditionally formulated baked good rather than an ultra-processed product.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.