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6 Duck Spring Rolls by M&S Food
M&S Food

6 Duck Spring Rolls

Barcode 00236577
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 6 Duck Spring Rolls is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), colour: plain caramel (an industrial colouring agent), dextrose (an industrial refined sugar), emulsifier: E471 (mono- and diglycerides), dried palm fat (a highly processed refined fat), and antioxidant: E307 (a synthesized additive). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked duck (25%)
    Diced or sliced cooked duck meat, used as a protein component in dishes.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour derived from wheat, containing gluten; used as a primary baking ingredient.
  • OK
    thiamine
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    carrots (10%)
    Root vegetable, commonly used as a vegetable component.
  • OK
    water chestnuts (7%)
    Crisp, mild-tavored tuber often used in Asian dishes.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    bean sprouts
    Young shoots of bean plants, commonly used fresh in salads and stir-fries.
  • UPF
    hoisin sauce
    A thick, dark Chinese sauce with sweet and salty flavors, made from fermented soybean paste, sweeteners, and spices.
  • OK
    ground spices
    A blend of ground aromatic spices used to flavour dishes, including fennel, star anise, cinnamon, chilli powder, cloves and white pepper.
  • UPF
    dried beetroot extract
    Powdered extract from beetroot used as a colorant or flavouring in foods.
  • 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
    wheat flour (contains gluten)
    Ground wheat flour; contains gluten. Includes added minerals/vitamins as part of enrichment.
  • UPF
    caramel color
    Food additive used to impart color; typically an extracted or synthesized coloring agent.
  • OK
    sesame oil
    A purely extracted oil from sesame seeds used for cooking and finishing; a common culinary oil.
  • OK
    wheat
    The seed of the wheat plant, a staple cereal grain rich in gluten.
  • OK
    acetic acid
    Acidity regulator and acidulant used in foods; a basic chemical ingredient.
  • OK
    spring onions
    Fresh green onions used as aromatics or vegetables; the 3% likely refers to a recipe formulation.
  • OK
    cornflour
    A fine white powder derived from starch, used as a thickener in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    edamame soybeans
    Young soybeans eaten as a green vegetable, often boiled or steamed and served in their pods.
  • OK
    red wine vinegar
    A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
  • UPF
    dark soy sauce (water)
    A dark, salty liquid seasoning made from fermented soybeans, wheat, water, and salt; commonly used to add color and umami.
  • OK
    soybeans
    Dried seeds of the soybean, used to make soy products like tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    dried palm fat
    A solid fat derived from palm oil processing, used for cooking; typically appears as a dried or semi-solid fat.
  • OK
    five-spice powder
    A traditional Chinese spice blend combining star anise, fennel, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and ginger; used to flavor meats, soups, and stir-fries.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • UPF
    mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471)
    An emulsifier derived from fats that helps blend ingredients and improve texture in baked goods, spreads, and confectionery.
  • OK
    toasted sesame oil
    A flavor oil pressed from sesame seeds and toasted to develop rich nutty aroma; commonly used in Asian cuisine.
  • OK
    vegetable oil (sunflower/rapeseed)
    A neutral-tasting cooking oil extracted from sunflower and/or rapeseed; used for frying and sautéing.
  • OK
    vinegar
    A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
  • OK
    e307 (tocopherol) / vitamin e
    A fat-soluble vitamin and antioxidant used as a nutrient and food additive to prevent oxidation; commonly listed as tocopherol or mixed tocopherols.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.

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Common questions about 6 Duck Spring Rolls

Is 6 Duck Spring Rolls ultra-processed?

Yes — 6 Duck Spring Rolls by M&S Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), colour: plain caramel (an industrial colouring agent), dextrose (an industrial refined sugar), emulsifier: E471 (mono- and diglycerides), dried palm fat (a highly processed refined fat), and antioxidant: E307 (a synthesized additive). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in 6 Duck Spring Rolls are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in 6 Duck Spring Rolls as ultra-processed markers: hoisin sauce, dried beetroot extract, caramel color, dark soy sauce (water), dried palm fat, dextrose, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471). 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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