Marks & Spencer

Classic french dressing

Barcode 00154338

No — Classic french dressing is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, familiar culinary ingredients.

This dressing is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. It is made from culinary ingredients such as cold-pressed and regular rapeseed oil, white wine vinegar, mustard, sea salt, white wine, sugar, cornflour, herbs, pepper, and turmeric. These are basic foods or traditional ingredients, and no artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils are identified. Sulphites in the wine are a permitted preservative associated with winemaking and do not alone make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cold pressed rapeseed oil
OK

rapeseed oil

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

white wine vinegar - water
OK

dijon mustard (11%) (water mustard seeds, vinegar)
OK

sea salt white wine (contains sulphites) (7%) sugar
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cornflour

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

salt

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

flat leaf parsley
OK

chives

A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
OK

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
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turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.

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Common questions about Classic french dressing

Is Classic french dressing ultra-processed?

No — Classic french dressing by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This dressing is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. It is made from culinary ingredients such as cold-pressed and regular rapeseed oil, white wine vinegar, mustard, sea salt, white wine, sugar, cornflour, herbs, pepper, and turmeric. These are basic foods or traditional ingredients, and no artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils are identified. Sulphites in the wine are a permitted preservative associated with winemaking and do not alone make the product ultra-processed.

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.