Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer

Roast chicken & avocado

Barcode 00062862

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Yes — Roast chicken & avocado is ultra-processed.

Contains palm oil and palm fat, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients, as well as emulsifiers E471 and E472e, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (contains gluten)

Ground wheat flour; contains gluten. Includes added minerals/vitamins as part of enrichment.
OK

marinated roast british chicken breast (23%) (chicken breast (made with 143g raw chicken per 100g cooked chicken) extra virgin olive oil)
OK

parmesan cheese (milk)
OK

salt lemon zest
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

chicken stock (water, chicken bones, seaweed, yeast extract, shiitake mushrooms)
OK

coarse black pepper water
OK

avocado (14%)
OK

malted wheatflakes (contain gluten)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

spinach

Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
OK

lettuce

A leafy green vegetable used in salads and as a fresh garnish. It is a basic, minimally processed plant food.
OK

wheat bran (contains gluten)
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

yeast (yeast, vitamin d, yeast)
OK

malted barley

Malted barley is barley that has been soaked, germinated, and dried to convert starches into fermentable sugars. Commonly used in brewing and baking.
OK

flour (contains gluten)
OK

cold pressed rapeseed oil
OK

pasteurised egg yolk

Egg yolk that has been pasteurized to reduce microbial risk; used as a rich emulsifier and binding ingredient in sauces and pastries.
OK

pasteurised egg

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

wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
OK

gluten

A protein composite found in wheat and other cereals; used as a binding agent in doughs and baked goods.
OK

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
OK

emulsifier: e472e
UPF

mono- and diglycerides

A common food additive used as an emulsifier made from glycerides of fatty acids; often derived from vegetable fats. It helps improve texture and shelf-life.
OK

malted wheatflour (contains gluten)
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

black mustard seeds

Dried seeds of Brassica nigra used as a spice; a single-ingredient, minimally processed food.
OK

sugar

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

dried mustard

A spice made from ground mustard seeds that has been dried; adds sharp, pungent flavor in condiments and sauces.
OK

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.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

wheat starch (contains gluten)

Fine, white starch derived from wheat; a gluten-containing carbohydrate used as a thickener or binder in many foods.

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Common questions about Roast chicken & avocado

Is Roast chicken & avocado ultra-processed?

Yes — Roast chicken & avocado by Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains palm oil and palm fat, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients, as well as emulsifiers E471 and E472e, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability.

Which ingredients in Roast chicken & avocado are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Roast chicken & avocado as ultra-processed markers: mono- and diglycerides, palm oil, palm fat. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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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