M&S

Smoked salmon & soft cheese

Barcode 00152709

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

No — Smoked salmon & soft cheese is not ultra-processed.

Contains basic ingredients such as cheese, smoked fish, cream, sunflower oil, crème fraîche, salt, sugar, and lemon juice. No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial flavors, or other ultra-processed markers are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

full fat soft cheese (milk) (47%)
OK

smoked scottish lochmuir salmon (18%)(salmon (fish) (97%))
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

sugar

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

smoked trout (12%) (trout (fish) (96%), sea salt, demerara sugar)
OK

single cream

A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

crème fraiche (milk)
OK

pasteurised lemon juice
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about Smoked salmon & soft cheese

Is Smoked salmon & soft cheese ultra-processed?

No — Smoked salmon & soft cheese by M&S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains basic ingredients such as cheese, smoked fish, cream, sunflower oil, crème fraîche, salt, sugar, and lemon juice. No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial flavors, or other ultra-processed markers are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.