M&S, Marks & Spencer

Quiche Lorraine

Barcode 00159623

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Quiche Lorraine is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabiliser), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabiliser E451, preservative sodium nitrite, and antioxidant E301. According to the NOVA system, the presence of these additives and processed ingredients makes the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole _milk_ maple cured smoked bacon (16%) (pork (84%), water potato starch sugar, salt, maple syrup, stabiliser: e451, antioxidant: e301. preservative: sodium nitrite)
OK

pasteurised free range egg (15%)
OK

_wheatflour_ contains _gluten_ (with _wheatflour_, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

mature cheddar cheese (milk) (9%) emmental cheese (_milk_) (8%)
OK

single cream (_milk_) (7%)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

wholemeal _wheatflour_ (contains _gluten_)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

cornflour

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

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471)

An emulsifier derived from fats that helps blend ingredients and improve texture in baked goods, spreads, and confectionery.
UPF

dextrose

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

salt

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

dried mustard

Ground mustard seeds dried into a powder; used as a spice and flavoring in foods.

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Common questions about Quiche Lorraine

Is Quiche Lorraine ultra-processed?

Yes — Quiche Lorraine by M&S, Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabiliser), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabiliser E451, preservative sodium nitrite, and antioxidant E301. According to the NOVA system, the presence of these additives and processed ingredients makes the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Quiche Lorraine are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Quiche Lorraine as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, modified maize starch, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471), dextrose. 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.