Marks & Spencer

Pain Soft White Farmhouse

Barcode 00263290

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Yes — Pain Soft White Farmhouse is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives: huile de palme (palm oil, a highly processed refined oil pre-identified as UPF), graisse de palme (palm fat), emulsifiant E471 and E472e (mono- and di-glycerides and related emulsifiers). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

farine de _blé_ contenant du _gluten_ (farine de _blé_, carbonate de calcium, fer, niacine, thiamine)
OK

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a primary cooking and beverage ingredient.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in bread making; can be active dry, instant, or fresh yeast.
UPF

palm oil

A basic edible oil derived from palm fruit; widely used cooking oil and refined/processed.
OK

farine de _blé_ fermenté déshydraté (contient _gluten_)
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
UPF

palm oil

Palm oil is a basic edible oil pressed from palm fruit kernels/oil palm; widely used for cooking and processing.
OK

rapeseed oil (canola oil)

A common edible vegetable oil pressed from rapeseed. Used for cooking and frying.
OK

farine de _soja_
OK

émulsifiant e471
UPF

e472e (esterified mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)

Food additive in the E472 range, an emulsifier/solubilizer derived from mono- and diglycerides.
OK

acide ascorbique

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Common questions about Pain Soft White Farmhouse

Is Pain Soft White Farmhouse ultra-processed?

Yes — Pain Soft White Farmhouse by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives: huile de palme (palm oil, a highly processed refined oil pre-identified as UPF), graisse de palme (palm fat), emulsifiant E471 and E472e (mono- and di-glycerides and related emulsifiers). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Pain Soft White Farmhouse are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Pain Soft White Farmhouse as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, palm oil, e472e (esterified mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). 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.