Marks & Spencer

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese sandwich

Barcode 00205597

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Yes — Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese sandwich is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes emulsifiers E471 and E472e and malted barley flour. Emulsifiers are industrial additives used to modify texture, and malted barley flour is an industrial flavor/enzyme-active ingredient; the presence of these ultra-processed additives classifies the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wholemeal wheatflour (contains gluten) oak smoked scottish salmon (26%) (salmon (fish) (97%) salt) soft cheese (milk) (18%). water. crème fraîche (milk) butter (milk). wheat gluten pasteurised lemon juice yeast (yeast vitamin d yeast) dried fermented wheatgerm (contains gluten)
OK

salt

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

muscovado sugar wheatflour contains gluten (with wheatflour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) emulsifier: e471, e472e malted barley flour (contains gluten). cornflour cracked black pepper rapeseed oil sugar flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid wheat starch (contains gluten). ● 5 ●

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Common questions about Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese sandwich

Is Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese sandwich ultra-processed?

Yes — Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese sandwich by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes emulsifiers E471 and E472e and malted barley flour. Emulsifiers are industrial additives used to modify texture, and malted barley flour is an industrial flavor/enzyme-active ingredient; the presence of these ultra-processed additives classifies the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.