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Outdoor bred unsmoked streaky bacon by Marks And Spencer, Marks & Spencer
Marks And Spencer, Marks & Spencer

Outdoor bred unsmoked streaky bacon

Barcode 00122276
Scanned  5  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Outdoor bred unsmoked streaky bacon is not ultra-processed.

Not ultra-processed. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a basic antioxidant and is not considered an industrial ultra-processing marker under the stated classification. The bacon is therefore classified as not UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (vitamin c)
    A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.

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Common questions about Outdoor bred unsmoked streaky bacon

Is Outdoor bred unsmoked streaky bacon ultra-processed?

No — Outdoor bred unsmoked streaky bacon by Marks And Spencer, Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Not ultra-processed. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a basic antioxidant and is not considered an industrial ultra-processing marker under the stated classification. The bacon is therefore classified as not UPF.

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.

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