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Hot Chipotle chilli paste M&S by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

Hot Chipotle chilli paste M&S

Barcode 00048620
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Hot Chipotle chilli paste M&S is not ultra-processed.

Not ultra-processed. The ingredients are recognizable culinary ingredients such as vinegar, demerara sugar, tomato paste, dried chipotle chili, onion, balsamic vinegar, garlic, paprika, rapeseed oil, and salt. Sulphites are preservatives associated with the vinegars and do not by themselves indicate an industrial formulation under the stated criteria. No artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils are present.

Ingredients

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    mixed ingredients list for sauce
    A composite list of ingredients typical for a savory sauce, including vinegars, tomato paste, chilies, onion and garlic purées, spices, and rapeseed oil. It represents a blended product rather than a single raw ingredient.

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Common questions about Hot Chipotle chilli paste M&S

Is Hot Chipotle chilli paste M&S ultra-processed?

No — Hot Chipotle chilli paste M&S by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Not ultra-processed. The ingredients are recognizable culinary ingredients such as vinegar, demerara sugar, tomato paste, dried chipotle chili, onion, balsamic vinegar, garlic, paprika, rapeseed oil, and salt. Sulphites are preservatives associated with the vinegars and do not by themselves indicate an industrial formulation under the stated criteria. No artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils are present.

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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