Marks & Spencer

Percy pig

Barcode 00132589

Scanned 36 times by Nomi users

Yes — Percy pig is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, modified potato starch, dextrose, modified tapioca starch, potato protein, gelling agent (pectin), and caramelised sugar syrup. These ingredients are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sugar

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

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
OK

fruit juice from concentrates 3.5% (apple, mandarin, elderberry)

A juice beverage made from concentrates of apple, mandarin and elderberry; liquid fruit juice used as a basic ingredient in beverages or foods.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
OK

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
UPF

potato protein

Protein derived from potatoes, typically as a concentrated protein isolate used as a functional ingredient in foods.
OK

fruit concentrates (red grape)

Concentrated fruit juice derived from red grapes used as a flavoring or sweetening ingredient.
OK

elderberry

The fruit of Sambucus nigra; used in jams, syrups, extracts or as a garnish.
UPF

pectin

Natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.
OK

carnauba wax

A natural plant wax derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm, commonly used as a glazing agent and release agent in foods.
UPF

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.

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Common questions about Percy pig

Is Percy pig ultra-processed?

Yes — Percy pig by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, modified potato starch, dextrose, modified tapioca starch, potato protein, gelling agent (pectin), and caramelised sugar syrup. These ingredients are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Percy pig are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Percy pig as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, modified potato starch, dextrose, modified tapioca starch, potato protein, pectin, caramelised sugar syrup. 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.