Marks & Spencer

Sultana scones

Barcode 00103350

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sultana scones is ultra-processed.

The product contains palm fat (graisse de palme), which is a highly refined industrial oil, making it ultra-processed according to NOVA. It also includes an industrial raising agent (E450) but basic leavening agents alone would not classify it as UPF; the palm fat is the key UPF indicator here.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

farine de blé contient gluten (avec farine de blé, carbonate, de calcium, fer, niacine, thiamine)
OK

raisins de smyrne i (21 %)
OK

babeurre (lait) (12%)
OK

beurre (lait) (12%)
OK

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OK

poudre à lever : e450, : b bonate de soude
OK

crème caillée (lait)
UPF

palm oil

Palm oil is a basic edible oil pressed from palm fruit kernels/oil palm; widely used for cooking and processing.
OK

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Common questions about Sultana scones

Is Sultana scones ultra-processed?

Yes — Sultana scones by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains palm fat (graisse de palme), which is a highly refined industrial oil, making it ultra-processed according to NOVA. It also includes an industrial raising agent (E450) but basic leavening agents alone would not classify it as UPF; the palm fat is the key UPF indicator here.

Which ingredients in Sultana scones are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sultana scones as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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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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.