M&S

Black Truffle & Olive Oil Crisps

Barcode 00222303

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Yes — Black Truffle & Olive Oil Crisps is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/ingredients such as unspecified “flavouring” (added flavourings are considered industrial formulations) and yeast extract/mushroom extract used as flavour enhancers. All it takes is one such ingredient to classify a product as UPF under the given rules.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

vegetable oil (rapeseed oil, sunflower oil)
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

sugar

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

mushroom extract

A flavoring extract derived from mushrooms used to impart umami or mushroom notes in foods.
OK

dried onions

Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
UPF

dried yeast extract

A concentrated savory extract derived from yeast, used as a flavor enhancer with a strong umami profile (similar to Marmite or Vegemite). It is produced by concentrating yeast autolyzates and is considered an ultra-processed extract.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
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

dried italian black truffle

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Common questions about Black Truffle & Olive Oil Crisps

Is Black Truffle & Olive Oil Crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Black Truffle & Olive Oil Crisps by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/ingredients such as unspecified “flavouring” (added flavourings are considered industrial formulations) and yeast extract/mushroom extract used as flavour enhancers. All it takes is one such ingredient to classify a product as UPF under the given rules.

Which ingredients in Black Truffle & Olive Oil Crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Black Truffle & Olive Oil Crisps as ultra-processed markers: mushroom extract, dried yeast extract, flavouring. 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.