M&S Food

Iceberg Lettuce

Barcode 00151542

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

Yes — Iceberg Lettuce is ultra-processed.

The product contains the explicitly UPF ingredient caramelised sugar syrup, an industrially processed sugar extract. According to the provided rules, any presence of such an ingredient classifies the product as ultra-processed. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed foods or basic culinary ingredients, but the caramelised sugar syrup is sufficient to make the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

coconut

Fruit meat from the coconut palm, used as a fat or flavoring in foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

vegetable stock

A savory liquid or paste made from vegetable ingredients and flavorings.
OK

vegetable oil

A basic edible oil blend from pressed seeds (sunflower and rapeseed).
OK

parsnip concentrate

A concentrated extract derived from parsnips used as a vegetable flavoring or sweetness in foods.
OK

lovage

A leafy herb used for its celery-like flavor in soups, stews, and sauces.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

curry powder (4%) (coriander powder, turmeric powder, fenugreek, cumin powder, salt, black pepper, chilli powder, ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder)

A spice blend containing ground aromatics and seasonings (coriander, turmeric, fenugreek, cumin, salt, pepper, chilli, ginger, garlic, onion).
OK

star anise

A dried fruit of Illicium verum, used whole or ground as a spice and flavoring.
OK

soy sauce

A traditional fermented sauce made from soybeans, wheat, water and salt, often with a small amount of sugar and alcohol for preservation and flavor.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

rice vinegar

A mild vinegar made from fermented rice—used to season dishes, pickles, and dressings with a subtle sweet and tangy note.
OK

sugar

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

cornflour

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

caramelised sugar syrup

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

turmeric powder

A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.

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Common questions about Iceberg Lettuce

Is Iceberg Lettuce ultra-processed?

Yes — Iceberg Lettuce by M&S Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains the explicitly UPF ingredient caramelised sugar syrup, an industrially processed sugar extract. According to the provided rules, any presence of such an ingredient classifies the product as ultra-processed. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed foods or basic culinary ingredients, but the caramelised sugar syrup is sufficient to make the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Iceberg Lettuce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Iceberg Lettuce as an ultra-processed marker: 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.