M&S

Homestyle chips

Barcode 00260602

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

No — Homestyle chips is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients (potatoes, vegetable oil, flours, salt, natural colour extracts) and vitamin/mineral fortification only. No industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or industrial sugar syrups, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potatoes (91%)
OK

vegetable oil (rapeseed/ sunflower)
OK

wheatflour contains gluten (with wheatflour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). cornflour
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

salt

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

turmeric extract colour: paprika extract

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Common questions about Homestyle chips

Is Homestyle chips ultra-processed?

No — Homestyle chips by M&S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients (potatoes, vegetable oil, flours, salt, natural colour extracts) and vitamin/mineral fortification only. No industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or industrial sugar syrups, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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.