Marks & Spencers

Broccoli Cheese Tomato Quiche

Barcode 00176378

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Yes — Broccoli Cheese Tomato Quiche 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, modified maize starch, dextrose, and emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). Palm oil is a highly refined oil, modified maize starch is an industrially altered starch used as a thickener/stabilizer, dextrose is an industrially refined sugar, and E471 is an emulsifier. The presence of these UPF ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed according to the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
OK

broccoli (14%)
OK

pasteurised free range egg (13%)
OK

wheatflour contains gluten (with wheatflour, e170 calcium carbonate, iron, niacin)
OK

thiamin. tomatoes (10%)
OK

extra mature cheddar cheese (milk) (7%)
OK

whipping cream (milk) (6%)
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

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
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

dextrose

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

salt

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

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

sugar

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

balsamic vinegar

A dark, concentrated vinegar traditionally made from grape must, aged to develop complex flavors.
OK

dried mustard

A spice made from ground mustard seeds that has been dried; adds sharp, pungent flavor in condiments and sauces.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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 Broccoli Cheese Tomato Quiche

Is Broccoli Cheese Tomato Quiche ultra-processed?

Yes — Broccoli Cheese Tomato Quiche by Marks & Spencers 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, modified maize starch, dextrose, and emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). Palm oil is a highly refined oil, modified maize starch is an industrially altered starch used as a thickener/stabilizer, dextrose is an industrially refined sugar, and E471 is an emulsifier. The presence of these UPF ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed according to the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Broccoli Cheese Tomato Quiche are ultra-processed?

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