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M&S Food Smoky BBQ Pulled Chicken Pizza by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

M&S Food Smoky BBQ Pulled Chicken Pizza

Barcode 00185394
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — M&S Food Smoky BBQ Pulled Chicken Pizza is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), natural flavouring (an industrial flavoring), and gelling agent (pectin). According to the provided rules, the presence of any such industrial additives or refined syrups makes the entire product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    _wheatflour_ (calcium, iron, vitamin b3, vitamin b1)
  • OK
    mozzarella cheese (_milk_) 16%
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tomatoes
    Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
  • OK
    chicken breast 5%
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    grilled red peppers 3.5%
  • OK
    chicken thighs 3.5%
  • OK
    onions 2.5%
  • OK
    dried fermented _wheatflour_
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    brown sugar
    Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
  • UPF
    partially inverted sugar syrup
    A syrup in which sucrose has been partially inverted into glucose and fructose; produced via acid or enzymatic treatment; used as a sweetener and humectant in foods; typically industrially processed.
  • OK
    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
    yeast (yeast, dried yeast)
  • OK
    durum wheat semolina
    Coarse, durum wheat-derived semolina flour used for pasta and certain baked goods.
  • OK
    demerara sugar
    Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
  • OK
    vinegar
    A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
  • OK
    mesquite smoked sugar
  • OK
    maple syrup
    A traditional sweet syrup made from the sap of maple trees, commonly used as a natural sweetener in foods and beverages.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    ground spices (smoked paprika, pimentoes, black pepper, coriander, white pepper, cayenne pepper, chilli powder, allspice)
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • OK
    _wheat gluten_
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    dried onions
    Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
  • OK
    dried garlic
    Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
  • OK
    smoked dried onions
  • OK
    natural colour (plain caramel)
  • UPF
    pectin
    Natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.
  • OK
    malted _wheatflour_
  • OK
    extra virgin olive oil
    A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    cider vinegar
    Fermented apple cider turned into a sour, acidic liquid used for dressings and as a flavoring.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice consisting of dried peppercorns, used ground or cracked to add sharp, pungent heat and aroma to savory dishes.

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Common questions about M&S Food Smoky BBQ Pulled Chicken Pizza

Is M&S Food Smoky BBQ Pulled Chicken Pizza ultra-processed?

Yes — M&S Food Smoky BBQ Pulled Chicken Pizza by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), natural flavouring (an industrial flavoring), and gelling agent (pectin). According to the provided rules, the presence of any such industrial additives or refined syrups makes the entire product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in M&S Food Smoky BBQ Pulled Chicken Pizza are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in M&S Food Smoky BBQ Pulled Chicken Pizza as ultra-processed markers: partially inverted sugar syrup, yeast extract, natural flavouring, pectin. 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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