Marks & Spencer, M&S Food, M&S Simply Food

Smoked Bacon British outdoor bred pork

Barcode 00187053

No — Smoked Bacon British outdoor bred pork is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are pork, curing salt (salt, sodium nitrite), and antioxidant E301 (sodium ascorbate). These are typical of minimally processed/processed meats and do not involve industrial formulations like refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or artificial sweeteners as defined in the prompt. This is processed meat (NOVA 3), but not ultra-processed under the provided criteria.

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british pork (for curing) with curing salt and antioxidant e301

A meat product ingredient consisting of British pork with added curing salt (sodium nitrite) and antioxidant E301 (ascorbate). The wordy label indicates pork used for curing bacon, with a preservative and additive typical of processed meats.

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Common questions about Smoked Bacon British outdoor bred pork

Is Smoked Bacon British outdoor bred pork ultra-processed?

No — Smoked Bacon British outdoor bred pork by Marks & Spencer, M&S Food, M&S Simply Food is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are pork, curing salt (salt, sodium nitrite), and antioxidant E301 (sodium ascorbate). These are typical of minimally processed/processed meats and do not involve industrial formulations like refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or artificial sweeteners as defined in the prompt. This is processed meat (NOVA 3), but not ultra-processed under the provided criteria.

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.