Yes — Prawn layered salad is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains pre-identified UPF additives tamarind extract and lemon oil, which are industrially processed flavoring ingredients. According to the rules, the presence of any such UPF ingredient makes the entire product UPF.
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Yes — Prawn layered salad by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains pre-identified UPF additives tamarind extract and lemon oil, which are industrially processed flavoring ingredients. According to the rules, the presence of any such UPF ingredient makes the entire product UPF.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Prawn layered salad as ultra-processed markers: tamarind extract, lemon oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
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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.