Marks & Spencer

steak slices with a puff pastry

Barcode 00175388

Yes — steak slices with a puff pastry is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered UPF under the given rules. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary items, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheatflour contains gluten (with wheatflour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). cooked british beef steak (19%). palm oil onions. water. roast beef stock (beef bones, tomato purée, onions, carrots). cornflour. beef fat rapeseed oil. pasteurised egg. salt. tomato purée. whole milk. ground mustard seeds. vinegar. ground black pepper

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Common questions about steak slices with a puff pastry

Is steak slices with a puff pastry ultra-processed?

Yes — steak slices with a puff pastry by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered UPF under the given rules. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary items, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

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.