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Cumberland Pie by M&S Food
M&S Food

Cumberland Pie

Barcode 00180177
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Cumberland Pie is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including: colour (plain caramel), sugar syrup, dextrose, tamarind extract, and lemon oil. These are industrially processed additives or refined ingredients used for colouring, sweetening, or flavouring, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

8 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    potatoes
    Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
  • OK
    cooked british beef
    Cooked beef prepared for consumption, typically braised or roasted and ready to use in dishes.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    carrots
    Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
  • OK
    mature cheddar cheese
    A hard, aged cheese made from cow's milk with a strong, tangy flavor.
  • OK
    celery
    A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
  • OK
    butter
    A dairy product made by churning cream; a basic fat used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    swede
    A root vegetable also known as rutabaga; a starchy, mildly sweet vegetable used in soups, stews, and roasts.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • UPF
    roast beef stock
    Savory beef stock made by simmering beef bones with water and salt; includes beef yeast extract as a flavor enhancer.
  • OK
    chickpea flour
    Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
  • OK
    tomato puree
    A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • UPF
    tomato extract
    Concentrated tomato product obtained by removing water, used as a flavoring component.
  • UPF
    plain caramel color
    A food coloring produced by heating carbohydrates (often corn or sugar) with acids or alkalis to form a caramel color. Common in beverages and snacks.
  • OK
    vinegar
    A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
  • UPF
    sugar syrup
    A syrup derived from refined sugar, often an inverted or processed sugar solution used as a sweetener.
  • UPF
    concentrated mushrooms
    Mushroom concentrate used as a flavoring or stock base; a concentrated form of mushrooms.
  • OK
    dried onions
    Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
  • OK
    cracked black pepper
    Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
  • OK
    ground spices (white pepper, black pepper, cloves)
    A pre-mixed ground spice blend consisting of white pepper, black pepper, and cloves for seasoning.
  • OK
    pepper
    Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
  • OK
    ground spices
    Ground spices are dried aromatic plant parts (such as pepper, cumin, coriander) that have been milled into a powder. They contribute aroma and flavor and are used as a basic culinary ingredient.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • UPF
    tamarind extract
    Concentrated extract derived from tamarind pulp; used for sour flavor in sauces and beverages.
  • OK
    garlic puree
    A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    lemon oil
    A volatile essential oil extracted from lemon peels, used as a citrus flavoring or aroma in foods.

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Common questions about Cumberland Pie

Is Cumberland Pie ultra-processed?

Yes — Cumberland Pie by M&S Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including: colour (plain caramel), sugar syrup, dextrose, tamarind extract, and lemon oil. These are industrially processed additives or refined ingredients used for colouring, sweetening, or flavouring, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Cumberland Pie are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 8 ingredients in Cumberland Pie as ultra-processed markers: roast beef stock, tomato extract, plain caramel color, sugar syrup, concentrated mushrooms, dextrose, tamarind extract, lemon oil. 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.

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