M&S Food, Marks & Spencer

Smooth Chicken Liver Pate

Barcode 00261067

Yes — Smooth Chicken Liver Pate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: antioxidant (ascorbic acid) and preservative (sodium nitrite), and a refined starch (tapioca starch). These extracted/synthesized additives and modified ingredients fit NOVA group 4 criteria.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

UPF

pâté mixture with chicken liver, butter, shallots, madeira wine, tapioca starch, salt, garlic purée, thyme

A ready-to-eat pâté-style mixture consisting of chicken liver and other ingredients for flavor and texture; a processed culinary product.
UPF

ascorbic acid (antioxidant) and ground white pepper

A seasoning/product containing an antioxidant additive (ascorbic acid) and ground white pepper; commonly used in small amounts.
UPF

bay leaves with sodium nitrite preservative

Bay leaves accompanied by a nitrite preservative used for curing/preservative purposes in some pâté products; includes note about discolouration and serving suggestions.

Common questions about Smooth Chicken Liver Pate

Is Smooth Chicken Liver Pate ultra-processed?

Yes — Smooth Chicken Liver Pate by M&S Food, Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: antioxidant (ascorbic acid) and preservative (sodium nitrite), and a refined starch (tapioca starch). These extracted/synthesized additives and modified ingredients fit NOVA group 4 criteria.

Which ingredients in Smooth Chicken Liver Pate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Smooth Chicken Liver Pate as ultra-processed markers: pâté mixture with chicken liver, butter, shallots, madeira wine, tapioca starch, salt, garlic purée, thyme, ascorbic acid (antioxidant) and ground white pepper, bay leaves with sodium nitrite preservative. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.